Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not avaialable
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malus domestica Wolf River
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Wolf River Apple
पेकॉन
In German
Wolf River Apple
Pekannuss
In French
Wolf River Apple
Pacanier
In Spanish
Wolf River Apple
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Wolf River Apple
Pecan
In Portuguese
Wolf River Apple
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Wolf River Apple
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Wolf River Apple
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Wolf River Apple and Pecan
Season and care of Wolf River Apple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Wolf River Apple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wolf River Apple season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Wolf River Apple and Pecan Physical Information
Wolf River Apple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wolf River Apple and Pecan are as follows:
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Wolf River Apple and Pecan
Care of Wolf River Apple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple 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.