Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
पेकॉन
silver dollar
In German
Pekannuss
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Pacanier
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
planta de la plata
In Greek
Pecan
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
silver dollar
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Pecan
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Brassicales
Family
Juglandaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Lunaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Pecan and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Pecan and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Pecan and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Silver Dollar
Care of Pecan and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.