Pecan

Tiger Tree

About Pecan and Tiger Tree

Pecan

Tiger Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus, Shrub

Origin

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

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Couma macrocarpa

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Bushlands, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

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

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

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

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Mealy bugs, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

pollinators

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Ground Cover

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

Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Sap

Other Uses

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

Container, useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Euphorbia pseudocactus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Tiger Tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

टाइगर ट्री

In German

Pekannuss

Tiger Tree

In French

Pacanier

Tiger Tree

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Tiger Tree

In Greek

Pecan

Tiger Tree

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Tiger Tree

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Tiger Tree

In Latin

Pecan

tigris lignum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Malpighiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

192000

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Tiger Tree

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Tiger Tree

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

Pecan and Tiger Tree Physical Information

Pecan and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Tiger Tree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Tiger Tree

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