Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Sugar Bon pea, Super Sugar Snap bean
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions, Salt and Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Leaf curl, Peach Leaf Curl, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PISUM sativum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Garden Pea
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
guisante
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
ervilha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
groch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea
Season and care of Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Snap Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sugar Snap Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Snap Pea is Neutral.
Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea Physical Information
Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Snap Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea
Care of Pecan and Sugar Snap Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sugar Snap Pea pruning is done Prune in flowering season and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Snap Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering.