Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Pinus lambertiana
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
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 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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
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 Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
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
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, 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
Feature Plant
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
पेकॉन
In German
Sugar Pine
Pekannuss
In French
Sugar Pine
Pacanier
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Sugar Pine
Pecan
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Sugar Pine
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Sugar Pine and Pecan
Care of Sugar Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar 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 Sugar 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.