Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
पेकॉन
sweetshrub
In German
Pekannuss
sweetshrub
In French
Pacanier
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
sweetshrub
In Greek
Pecan
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
sweetshrub
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
sweetshrub
In Latin
Pecan
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Laurales
Family
Juglandaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pecan and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pecan and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sweetshrub
Care of Pecan and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.