Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
पेकॉन
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Pekannuss
In French
arbre de citrouille
Pacanier
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
Pecan
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Juglandales
Family
Oleaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Pecan are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Pecan
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.