Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Pekannuss
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Pacanier
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
chicle
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
sapodilla
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ericales
Family
Juglandaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sapodilla
Season and care of Pecan and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Pecan and Sapodilla Physical Information
Pecan and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sapodilla are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sapodilla
Care of Pecan and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.