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
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Foundation
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
Order
Juglandales
Brassicales
Family
Juglandaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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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.