Pecan

Peppertree

About Pecan and Peppertree

Pecan

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

South America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Arrowhead

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, 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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Peppertree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Peppertree

In German

Pekannuss

Peppertree

In French

Pacanier

Peppertree

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

peppertree

In Greek

Pecan

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Peppertree

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Peppertree

In Latin

Pecan

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

19600

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Peppertree

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

Pecan and Peppertree Physical Information

Pecan and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Peppertree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Peppertree

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