Pecan

Pink Ball Tree

About Pecan and Pink Ball Tree

Pecan

Pink Ball Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Eastern Africa, Madagascar

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm550.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

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

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, 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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

DOMBEYA wallichii

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Pink Ball Tree

In German

Pekannuss

Pink Ball Tree

In French

Pacanier

Pink Ball Tree

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Pink Ball Tree

In Greek

Pecan

Pink Ball Tree

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Pink Ball Tree

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Dombeja Wallicha

In Latin

Pecan

Pink Ball Tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Malvales

Family

Juglandaceae

Sterculiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Dombeya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Dombeyoideae

Number of Species

191

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Pink Ball Tree

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Pink Ball Tree

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

Pecan and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information

Pecan and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Pink Ball Tree

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