Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Trident Maple
In Hindi
पेकॉन
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Pekannuss
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Pacanier
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
arce de Trident
In Greek
Pecan
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
bordo Trident
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Trident klon
In Latin
Pecan
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Trident Maple
Season and care of Pecan and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Pecan and Trident Maple Physical Information
Pecan and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Trident Maple are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Trident Maple
Care of Pecan and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.