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About Pecan and Deer Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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 cm30.00 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
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

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
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
fertilize in 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, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
MUHLENBERGIA rigens

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Deer Grass

In Hindi

पेकॉन
हिरण घास

In German

Pekannuss
Deer Grass

In French

Pacanier
cerfs Herbe

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Ciervo Hierba

In Greek

Pecan
ελάφια Grass

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
cervos grama

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Deer Trawa

In Latin

Pecan
deer Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales
Poales

Family

Juglandaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae
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Subfamily

Juglandoideae
Chloridoideae

Number of Species

1940
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Deer Grass

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

Season and Care of Pecan and Deer Grass

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

Pecan and Deer Grass Physical Information

Pecan and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Deer Grass are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Deer Grass flower color:

  • Deer Grass leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Deer Grass

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