Pecan

American persimmon

About Pecan and American persimmon

Pecan

American persimmon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

China

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

830

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

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

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

Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Fruits, Wood

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Diospyros virginiana

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon

In Hindi

पेकॉन

अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा

In German

Pekannuss

amerikanische persimmon

In French

Pacanier

Diospyros virginiana

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Diospyros virginiana

In Greek

Pecan

American λωτός

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Caqui americano

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Amerykański persimmon

In Latin

Pecan

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ericales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Diospyros

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1960

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and American persimmon

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and American persimmon

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

Pecan and American persimmon Physical Information

Pecan and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and American persimmon are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and American persimmon

Care of Pecan and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.