Pecan

Sarcococca confusa

About Pecan and Sarcococca confusa

Pecan

Sarcococca confusa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

China

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Banks, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Yellow 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

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage 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

Food for birds

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, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, 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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

SARCOCOCCA confusa

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Sweet Box

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Sarcococca confusa

In German

Pekannuss

Sarcococca verwirrt

In French

Pacanier

Sarcococca confus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Sarcococca confundido

In Greek

Pecan

Sarcococca συγχέεται

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Sarcococca confuso

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

sarcococca mylić

In Latin

Pecan

confusa Sarcococca

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Buxales

Family

Juglandaceae

Buxaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Sarcococca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1920

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Sarcococca confusa

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Sarcococca confusa

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

Pecan and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information

Pecan and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green

Care of Pecan and Sarcococca confusa

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