Pecan

Twinleaf

About Pecan and Twinleaf

Pecan

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

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, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, 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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

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

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

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

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

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, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Twinleaf

In German

Pekannuss

Twinleaf

In French

Pacanier

Twinleaf

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Twinleaf

In Greek

Pecan

Twinleaf

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Twinleaf

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Twinleaf

In Latin

Pecan

Twinleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ranunculales

Family

Juglandaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

192

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Twinleaf

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Twinleaf

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

Pecan and Twinleaf Physical Information

Pecan and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Twinleaf are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Pecan and Twinleaf

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