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About Crape Jasmine and Pecan


About Pecan and Crape Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tree  

Origin
India, Southeast Asia  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
-  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Homesteads  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Spreading  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
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
Oval  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
-  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  
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, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
-  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

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

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
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
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
Skin irritation  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

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

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Crepe Jasmine  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
Tabernaemontana  
पेकॉन  

In German
Tabernaemontana  
Pekannuss  

In French
Tabernaemontana  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Tabernaemontana  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
Tabernaemontana  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Tabernaemontana  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
Tabernaemontana  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Gentianales  
Juglandales  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Tabernaemontana  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
118  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Pecan

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

Crape Jasmine and Pecan Physical Information

Crape Jasmine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Crape Jasmine and Pecan

Care of Crape Jasmine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Crape Jasmine 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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