Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Pinus strobus
In German
Pekannuss
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Pacanier
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Pecan
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Pecan
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and White Pine
Season and care of Pecan and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and White Pine Physical Information
Pecan and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and White Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and White Pine
Care of Pecan and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.