Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
पेकॉन
In German
Red Buckeye
Pekannuss
In French
Red Buckeye
Pacanier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Pecan
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Pecan Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pecan are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan
Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye 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.