Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Coniferous Tree
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark 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
Well drained
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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 / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
पेकॉन
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Pekannuss
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Pacanier
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Pecan
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Pecan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pecan
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf 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.