Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Kigelia africana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
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 Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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
Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Slow downs aging
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
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Sausage Tree
In German
Pekannuss
Sausage Tree
In French
Pacanier
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Pecan
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Pecan
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Pecan and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Pecan and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sausage Tree
Care of Pecan and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.