Pecan

Ashoka

About Pecan and Ashoka

Pecan

Ashoka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forests, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm850.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade

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

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

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

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used for its medicinal properties

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, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

SARACA indica

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Saraca इंडिका

In German

Pekannuss

SARACA indica

In French

Pacanier

Saraca indica

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

indica Saraca

In Greek

Pecan

Saraca indica

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Saraca indica

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Saraca indica

In Latin

Pecan

Saraca indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Saraca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

194

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Ashoka

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Ashoka

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

Pecan and Ashoka Physical Information

Pecan and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ashoka are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Pecan and Ashoka

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