Pecan

Powder Puff Tree

About Pecan and Powder Puff Tree

Pecan

Powder Puff 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

South America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Calliandra haematocephala

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-12

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, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm180.00 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

Red, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

bipinnate

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

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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

Average Water Needs

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

Fungal Diseases, Scale insects

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

Fine

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

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

Homeopathy

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Wood

Other Uses

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

Animal Feed, Used as firewood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Calliandra calothyrsus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Calliandra calothyrsus

In German

Pekannuss

Calliandra calothyrsus

In French

Pacanier

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Greek

Pecan

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Latin

Pecan

Calliandra calothyrsus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Calliandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Ingeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Mimosoideae

Number of Species

19250

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Powder Puff Tree

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Powder Puff Tree

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

Pecan and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information

Pecan and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Pecan and Powder Puff Tree

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