1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Not Available
1.4 Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm400.00 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm300.00 cm
0.1
6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Pink
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate and toothed
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
3.2.3 Type of Soil
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
4.5.2 Soil Type
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
5.7 Foliage Sheen
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Hibiscus syriacus
7.2 Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
7.2.1 In Hindi
पेकॉन
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.2 In German
Pekannuss
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
Pacanier
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.4 In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
7.2.5 In Greek
Pecan
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.7 In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.8 In Latin
Pecan
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
8.5 Family
8.6 Genus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
8.9 Subfamily
8.10 Number of Species