Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
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
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Pekannuss
Süßkartoffel
In French
Pacanier
Patate douce
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Batata
In Greek
Pecan
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Batata doce
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Pecan
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Pecan and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Pecan and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pecan and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sweet Potato
Care of Pecan and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.