Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Western United States, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Water three times weekly in summer
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 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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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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
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Sugar Pine
In German
Pekannuss
Sugar Pine
In French
Pacanier
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Sugar Pine
In Greek
Pecan
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Sugar Pine
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Sugar Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Pecan and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Pecan and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sugar Pine
Care of Pecan and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.