Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Red Buckeye
In German
Pekannuss
Red Buckeye
In French
Pacanier
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pecan
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pecan
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pecan and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pecan and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Red Buckeye
Care of Pecan and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.