Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sea Grape
In Hindi
पेकॉन
सागर अंगूर
In German
Pekannuss
Sea Grape
In French
Pacanier
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Sea Grape
In Greek
Pecan
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Sea Grape
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sea Grape
Season and care of Pecan and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Sea Grape Physical Information
Pecan and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sea Grape
Care of Pecan and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.