Pecan

Lignum Vitae

About Pecan and Lignum Vitae

Pecan

Lignum Vitae

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

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 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Egg-shaped

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

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

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 to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize three times a year

Pests and Diseases

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

fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, 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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

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

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

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

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, 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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Lignum Vitae

In German

Pekannuss

Lignum Vitae

In French

Pacanier

Lignum Vitae

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Palo santo

In Greek

Pecan

Lignum Vitae

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

pau-santo

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Lignum Vitae

In Latin

Pecan

lignum Vitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

193

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Lignum Vitae

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae

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

Pecan and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Pecan and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae

Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.