Pecan

Crapemyrtle

About Pecan and Crapemyrtle

Pecan

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

850

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, 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

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

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

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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 birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

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

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

पेकॉन

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Pekannuss

Crapemyrtle

In French

Pacanier

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Pecan

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Pecan

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Myrtales

Family

Juglandaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

1950

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Crapemyrtle

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

Pecan and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Pecan and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Pecan and Crapemyrtle

Care of Pecan and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.