Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
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Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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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
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Red Cardinal
In German
Pekannuss
Red Cardinal
In French
Pacanier
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Cárdenas
In Greek
Pecan
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Pecan
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Pecan and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Pecan and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Red Cardinal
Care of Pecan and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.