Pecan

Anacahuita

About Pecan and Anacahuita

Pecan

Anacahuita

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

825

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, 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

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland

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

Cough, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CORDIA boissieri

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Anacahuita, Texas Olive

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Anacahuita

In German

Pekannuss

Anacahuita

In French

Pacanier

anacahuita

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

anacahuita

In Greek

Pecan

Anacahuita

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Anacahuita

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Anacahuita

In Latin

Pecan

Anacahuita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Boraginales

Family

Juglandaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Cordia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19300

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Anacahuita

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Anacahuita

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

Pecan and Anacahuita Physical Information

Pecan and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Anacahuita are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Anacahuita

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