Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
open forests
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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
Red spider mite
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
पेकॉन
In German
Silver Wattle
Pekannuss
In French
Mimosa d'été
Pacanier
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Pecan
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Pecan
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Pecan Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Pecan are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Pecan
Care of Silver Wattle and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.