Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Pekannuss
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Pacanier
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Pecan
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Pecan
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malvales
Family
Juglandaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Pecan and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.