Pecan

Sugar Maple

About Pecan and Sugar Maple

Pecan

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Acer saccharum

Number of Varieties

8128

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands

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

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

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

Stem Planting

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

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

Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ACER saccharum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Sugar Maple

In Hindi

पेकॉन

चीनी मेपल

In German

Pekannuss

Zuckerahorn

In French

Pacanier

sucre d'érable

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

arce de azúcar

In Greek

Pecan

Maple ζάχαρη

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Bordo de Açucar

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Cukier klonowy

In Latin

Pecan

Sugar Maple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19128

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Sugar Maple

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Sugar Maple

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

Pecan and Sugar Maple Physical Information

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

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

Care of Pecan and Sugar Maple

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