Pecan

Copper Iris

About Pecan and Copper Iris

Pecan

Copper Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Fields, marshes, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, 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 let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

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

Mosaic potyvirus

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Bog Garden, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

IRIS fulva

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Copper iris

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Copper Iris

In German

Pekannuss

Copper Iris

In French

Pacanier

Copper Iris

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Cobre Iris

In Greek

Pecan

χαλκός Iris

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Copper Iris

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Miedź Iris

In Latin

Pecan

Iris Copper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Liliales

Family

Juglandaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Irideae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

19250

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Copper Iris

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Copper Iris

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

Pecan and Copper Iris Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Copper Iris

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