Pecan

Texas Sage

About Pecan and Texas Sage

Pecan

Texas Sage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

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

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Leucophyllum frutescens

Number of Varieties

830

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Moist, Sandy

Sun Exposure

Full 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

General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Borders, Cottage Garden

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

anticoagulant, antimicrobial

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Cottage garden, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

SALVIA coccinea

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Blood Sage, Texas Sage

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Texas Sage

In German

Pekannuss

Texas Sage

In French

Pacanier

Texas Sage

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Sabio de Tejas

In Greek

Pecan

Τέξας Sage

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Texas Sábio

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Texas Sage

In Latin

Pecan

Texas Sage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Lamiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Salvia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

19900

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Texas Sage

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Texas Sage

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

Pecan and Texas Sage Physical Information

Pecan and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Texas Sage are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Texas Sage

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