Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Deciduous Tree
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Severe allergen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
पेकॉन
In German
Kies Eiche
Pekannuss
In French
Shingle Oak
Pacanier
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Pecan
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
gont Oak
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Fagaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Quercus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Pecan
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Pecan Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 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 Shingle Oak and Pecan are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Pecan
Care of Shingle Oak and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.