Pecan

Silverberry

About Pecan and Silverberry

Pecan

Silverberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

North America, Alaska, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

810

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-92-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

6-1

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Thicket/Colonizing

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

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Hardwood Cuttings, 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

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

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

Leaf spot, Rust

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

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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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Scale Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cancer, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ELAEAGNUS commutata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Silverberry, Wolf-Willow

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Silverberry

In German

Pekannuss

Silverberry

In French

Pacanier

Silverberry

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Silverberry

In Greek

Pecan

Silverberry

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Silverberry

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Silverberry

In Latin

Pecan

Silverberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rhamnales

Family

Juglandaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Elaeagnoideae

Number of Species

1970

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Silverberry

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Silverberry

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

Pecan and Silverberry Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Silverberry

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