Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
sweetshrub
पेकॉन
In German
sweetshrub
Pekannuss
In French
sweetshrub
Pacanier
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
sweetshrub
Pecan
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
sweetshrub
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
sweetshrub
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Juglandales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Pecan
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Pecan Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Pecan are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Pecan
Care of Sweetshrub and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweetshrub 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.