Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
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 green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Winter Squash
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Winter squash
Pekannuss
In French
courges d'hiver
Pacanier
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Pecan
In Portuguese
abóbora
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
dynia
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Pecan
Season and care of Winter Squash and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Pecan Physical Information
Winter Squash and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Pecan are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Pecan
Care of Winter Squash and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Winter Squash 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.