Pecan

Tamarind tree

About Pecan and Tamarind tree

Pecan

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

पेकॉन

इमली का पेड़

In German

Pekannuss

Tamarinde

In French

Pacanier

tamarinier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

tamarindo

In Greek

Pecan

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

tamarindo

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Pecan

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

19100

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Tamarind tree

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

Pecan and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Pecan and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Tamarind tree

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