Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
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 Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Pekannuss
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Pacanier
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Pecan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Pecan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Scrophulariales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Jacaranda
Season and care of Pecan and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Jacaranda Physical Information
Pecan and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Jacaranda
Care of Pecan and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.