Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
पेकॉन
In German
Waldkiefer
Pekannuss
In French
Pin sylvestre
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Scott abiit
Pecan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Scot Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Scot Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Scot Pine and Pecan
Care of Scot Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Scot Pine 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.