Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Shady Edge
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
पेकॉन
In German
Weeping Maple
Pekannuss
In French
Maple pleureur
Pacanier
In Spanish
weeping maple
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
weeping maple
Pecan
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
płacz klonu
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
weeping maple
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Pecan
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Maple and Pecan Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Pecan are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Pecan
Care of Weeping Maple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple 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.