Pecan

Coontie

About Pecan and Coontie

Pecan

Coontie

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Palm or Cycad

Origin

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

Caribbean

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Wild sago

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.00 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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

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

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Mealybugs

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ZAMIA pumila

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Coontie

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Coontie

In German

Pekannuss

Coontie

In French

Pacanier

coontie

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

coontie

In Greek

Pecan

Coontie

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Coontie

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Coontie

In Latin

Pecan

Coontie

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Cycadophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Cycadopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cycadales

Family

Juglandaceae

Zamiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Zamia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Zamieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Zamioideae

Number of Species

1927

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Coontie

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Coontie

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

Pecan and Coontie Physical Information

Pecan and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Coontie are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color:
Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Coontie

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