Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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
Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In German
Pekannuss
Sun Star
In French
Pacanier
Sun Star
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Sun Star
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sun Star
Season and care of Pecan and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Sun Star Physical Information
Pecan and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sun Star are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sun Star
Care of Pecan and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.