Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
पेकॉन
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Pekannuss
Rowan Tree
In French
Pacanier
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Pecan
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Pecan
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Pecan and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Pecan and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Rowan Tree
Care of Pecan and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.