Pecan

Elm

About Pecan and Elm

Pecan

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

North America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Water elm

Number of Varieties

835

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

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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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

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

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

American Elm

In Hindi

पेकॉन

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Pekannuss

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Pacanier

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

olmo americano

In Greek

Pecan

American Elm

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

olmo americano

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Pecan

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1940

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Elm

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

Pecan and Elm Physical Information

Pecan and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Elm are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pecan and Elm

Care of Pecan and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.