Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
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
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
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Moisturizing
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
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Pekannuss
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Pacanier
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Pecan
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Juglandales
Family
Juglandaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Pecan and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.