Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Sassafras
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Sassafras
Pekannuss
In French
Sassafras
Pacanier
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Sassafras
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Juglandales
Family
Lauraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Pecan
Season and care of Sassafras and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Pecan Physical Information
Sassafras and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Pecan are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Pecan
Care of Sassafras and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.