Pecan

Meadow Saffron

About Pecan and Meadow Saffron

Pecan

Meadow Saffron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, From bulbs, 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

Keep ground moist

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 Sun

Pruning

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

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

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

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

Whiteflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

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

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Root

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

In Hindi

पेकॉन

meadow saffron

In German

Pekannuss

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Pacanier

Colchique d'automne

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Estado de conservación

In Greek

Pecan

meadow saffron

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Colchicum autumnale

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Colchicum autumnale

In Latin

Pecan

autumnale

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Liliales

Family

Juglandaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1990

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Meadow Saffron

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Meadow Saffron

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

Pecan and Meadow Saffron Physical Information

Pecan and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Meadow Saffron are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Meadow Saffron

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