Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In German
Pekannuss
rot-Erle
In French
Pacanier
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
aliso rojo
In Greek
Pecan
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
czerwony olcha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Red Alder
Season and care of Pecan and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Red Alder Physical Information
Pecan and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Red Alder are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Red Alder
Care of Pecan and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.