Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Petunia
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Petunia
In German
Pekannuss
Petunie
In French
Pacanier
Pétunia
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Petunia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Petúnia
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Petunia
Season and care of Pecan and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Pecan and Petunia Physical Information
Pecan and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Petunia are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Pecan and Petunia
Care of Pecan and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.