Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
812
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-95-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-3
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm460.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm460.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
पेकॉन
White Dogwood
In German
Pekannuss
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Pacanier
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Pecan
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Pecan
Cornus alba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cornales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
192
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27800
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