Pecan

Black Tupelo

About Pecan and Black Tupelo

Pecan

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,828.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

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, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

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

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Used in parkland, Water gardening

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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, 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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Pekannuss

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Pacanier

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Pecan

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Pecan

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cornales

Family

Juglandaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Bombini

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

1945

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Black Tupelo

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

Pecan and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Pecan and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pecan and Black Tupelo

Care of Pecan and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.