Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Spanish
guacamayo
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
arara
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
ara
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Polygonaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Macaw and Pecan
Season and care of Macaw and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Pecan season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Pecan Physical Information
Macaw and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Pecan
Care of Macaw and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.