Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
CERCIS occidentalis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Western Redbud
पेकॉन
In German
West Redbud
Pekannuss
In French
Redbud Western
Pacanier
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Pecan
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Western Cercis
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Pecan
Season and care of Western Redbud and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Pecan Physical Information
Western Redbud and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Pecan are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Pecan
Care of Western Redbud and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.