Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
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
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Acidic
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Toyon
Pekannuss
In Spanish
Toyon
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Toyon
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Toyon
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Toyon and Pecan
Season and care of Toyon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Pecan Physical Information
Toyon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Pecan are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Pecan
Care of Toyon and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Toyon 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.