Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 Deeply
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sugarcane
In German
Pekannuss
Saccharum
In French
Pacanier
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cyperales
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sugarcane
Season and care of Pecan and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Sugarcane Physical Information
Pecan and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sugarcane are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sugarcane
Care of Pecan and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.