Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Pekannuss
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Pacanier
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
Pecan
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Jagodlin
In Latin
Pecan
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Juglandales
Magnoliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Cananga
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Pecan and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Pecan and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Pecan and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.