Pecan

Kou

About Pecan and Kou

Pecan

Kou

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Mareer, Manjak

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Light Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Average Water Needs

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought and Salt

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Making cosmetics, used as a dye

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, 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

Acne, Aging, Hair Loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CORDIA subcordata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Cordia subcordata

In German

Pekannuss

Cordia subcordata

In French

Pacanier

Cordia subcordata

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Cordia subcordata

In Greek

Pecan

Cordia subcordata

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Cordia subcordata

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Cordia subcordata

In Latin

Pecan

Cordia subcordata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Lamiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Cordia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

191

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Properties of Pecan and Kou

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Kou

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

Pecan and Kou Physical Information

Pecan and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Kou are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Kou

Care of Pecan and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.