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About Pecan and Ash Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Trees  
Tree  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
9, 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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
75.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
45.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
All year  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth  
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
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Fraxinus  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Ash Tree  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
राख पेड़  
पेकॉन  

In German
Esche  
Pekannuss  

In French
Frêne  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Fresno  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
δέντρο Ash  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Freixo  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Jesion  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
Fraxinum  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Juglandales  

Family
Oleaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Fraxinus  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Oleeae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
-  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
65  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Ash Tree and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Ash Tree and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Ash Tree and Pecan. Ash Tree doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Ash Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Ash Tree has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ash Tree and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ash Tree and Pecan

Season and care of Ash Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Pecan season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Ash Tree and Pecan Physical Information

Ash Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Ash Tree and Pecan

Care of Ash Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Ash Tree 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.

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