Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Yucca
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
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
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Pekannuss
Palmlilie
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Yucca
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
iúca
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Yuca
Season and care of Pecan and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Yuca Physical Information
Pecan and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Yuca are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Yuca
Care of Pecan and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.