Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
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, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Marigold
In German
Pekannuss
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Malmequer
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asterales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Marigold
Season and care of Pecan and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pecan and Marigold Physical Information
Pecan and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Marigold
Care of Pecan and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.