Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Melanesia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
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
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
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
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Snow Bush
In German
Pekannuss
Schnee Bush
In French
Pacanier
neige Bush
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
nieve Bush
In Greek
Pecan
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
neve de Bush
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Pecan
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Euphorbiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Breynia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Snow Bush
Season and care of Pecan and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Snow Bush Physical Information
Pecan and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Snow Bush are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Snow Bush
Care of Pecan and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.