Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
पेकॉन
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Pekannuss
rosa Ipe
In French
Pacanier
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
różowy Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Pecan and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Pecan and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Pink Ipe
Care of Pecan and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.