Pecan

Silver Maple

About Pecan and Silver Maple

Pecan

Silver Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Star Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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, Do Not over Water

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune back the growing tips

Fertilizers

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

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ACER saccharinum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Silver Maple

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Silver Maple

In German

Pekannuss

Silver Maple

In French

Pacanier

érable argenté

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

arce plateado

In Greek

Pecan

Silver Maple

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

plátano de prata

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Silver Maple

In Latin

Pecan

Acer

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Acereae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

19128

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Silver Maple

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Silver Maple

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

Pecan and Silver Maple Physical Information

Pecan and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Silver Maple are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Silver Maple

Care of Pecan and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.