Pecan

Baobab

About Pecan and Baobab

Pecan

Baobab

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-14

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, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

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

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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 branches

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

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

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

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

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ADANSONIA digitata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Baobab, Dead Rat Tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Baobab

In German

Pekannuss

Affenbrotbaum

In French

Pacanier

Baobab

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Baobab

In Greek

Pecan

Baobab

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

baobá

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Baobab

In Latin

Pecan

Baobab

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Malvales

Family

Juglandaceae

Bombacaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Adansonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

198

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Baobab

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Baobab

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

Pecan and Baobab Physical Information

Pecan and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Baobab are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Baobab

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