Pecan

Slippery Elm

About Pecan and Slippery Elm

Pecan

Slippery Elm

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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, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

820

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm8.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

oblong or obovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, 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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Blackspot mold

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

Beetles, Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Miscarriage, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

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

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ULMUS rubra

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Slippery Elm

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Slippery Elm

In German

Pekannuss

Rotulme

In French

Pacanier

Slippery Elm

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

olmo resbaladizo

In Greek

Pecan

Slippery Elm

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Slippery Elm

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Slippery Elm

In Latin

Pecan

Lubricus Elm

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Urticales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1920

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Slippery Elm

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Slippery Elm

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

Pecan and Slippery Elm Physical Information

Pecan and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Slippery Elm are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Slippery Elm

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