Pecan

Mashua

About Pecan and Mashua

Pecan

Mashua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Vegetable

Origin

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

Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

810

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-10

0 99

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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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Pink, Red, White

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Trumpet

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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

Mosaic viruses

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Foundation

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

TROPAEOLUM tuberosum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Tuberous Nasturtium

In German

Pekannuss

Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse

In French

Pacanier

Capucine tubéreuse

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

tuberosa capuchina

In Greek

Pecan

Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

tuberosa chagas

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

bulwiaste Nasturcja

In Latin

Pecan

Morbus nasturtium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Brassicales

Family

Juglandaceae

Tropaeolaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Tropaeolum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19100

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Mashua

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Mashua

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

Pecan and Mashua Physical Information

Pecan and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Mashua are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Mashua

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