Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
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, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
wingnut
Pekannuss
In French
wingnut
Pacanier
In Spanish
wingnut
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
wingnut
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Wingnut
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Juglandaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Pecan
Season and care of Wingnut and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Pecan Physical Information
Wingnut and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Pecan are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Wingnut and Pecan
Care of Wingnut and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.