Black Maple

Pecan

About Black Maple and Pecan

Black Maple

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, North-Central United States

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

158

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Habitat

bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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

3,779.52 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Chartreuse

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Pollen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Tonic

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

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Tree trunks

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Edible syrup, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER nigrum

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Black Maple

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Black Maple Tree

पेकॉन

In German

Schwarz Ahorn

Pekannuss

In French

Noir Érable

Pacanier

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de arce

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Μαύρο Maple Tree

Pecan

In Portuguese

Árvore de bordo preto

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Czarny klon

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

White Acer ligno

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Aceraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Acer

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Areceae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1019

1 27800

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Properties of Black Maple and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Black Maple and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Black Maple and Pecan. Black Maple doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Black Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Black Maple has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pecan has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Black Maple and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Maple and Pecan

Season and care of Black Maple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Maple and Pecan Physical Information

Black Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Pecan are as follows:

Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Black Maple and Pecan

Care of Black Maple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple 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 Black Maple 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.