Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Echium pininana
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
tropical environments
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Fine
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
Air purification
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, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Tree Echium
पेकॉन
In German
Baum Aciam
Pekannuss
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Pacanier
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Pecan
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Boraginaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Pecan
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Pecan. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Pecan
Season and care of Tree Echium and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Pecan Physical Information
Tree Echium and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Pecan are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Pecan
Care of Tree Echium and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.