Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Pekannuss
Vinca
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Vinca
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Vinca
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Vinca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Gentianales
Family
Juglandaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Vinca
Season and care of Pecan and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Vinca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Vinca Physical Information
Pecan and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Vinca are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Vinca
Care of Pecan and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.