Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Cactus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Nutrients
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In German
Pekannuss
Cardon
In French
Pacanier
Cardon
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Cardon
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cardon
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Cardon
Season and care of Pecan and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is .
Pecan and Cardon Physical Information
Pecan and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Cardon are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Cardon
Care of Pecan and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.