About Pecan

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

Rank: 100 (Overall)

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm

Rank: 21 (Overall)

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm

Rank: 14 (Overall)

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

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

Thorns

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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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18% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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46% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Edible Fruit

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25% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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40% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Fruit

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11% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Leaf

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14% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Showy Foliage

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60% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Showy Bark

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41% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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3% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Invasive

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5% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Self-Sowing

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58% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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74% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

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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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants

Used As Outdoor Plant

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All - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पेकॉन

In German

Pekannuss

In French

Pacanier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Pecan

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Family

Juglandaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

Rank: 100 (Overall)

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan

Want to know the properties of Pecan? Then you are at the right place. Here you'll know everything about every plant. Knowing the properties of garden plants is very interesting. Pecan is a flowering plantalso, its flowers are non fragrant. Many garden plants possess some allergies. One should know everything about before planting. It has allergic reactions which are Rhinitis and Sinuses. Pecan Benefits are as follows:

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

Part of plant used: Bark and Fruits

It is always necessary for every botanist to study and know all the characteristics of every plant. Scientific classification which includes kingdom, clade, genus, tribe and order are important parameters to understand for every botanist. The gardener must know the properties like the kind of soil required, the amount of water needed, fertilization and pruning required for respective plant. All these properties differ according to plant.

Pecan Physical Information

Physical information is must while knowing everything about Pecan. Physical information includes the exterior appearance of the plant. The appearance of the plants is well considered factor, especially when you want your garden to be very attractive. Learn about color of leaves and flowers which differs even from the same species of plants. Pecan physical information is as follows: 2,130.00 cm tall and 1,220.00 cm wide. Its leaf shape is Pinnate. Also it has following color specifications:

Flower color: Yellow and Green

Leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan

Taking Pecan Care is very important. Pruning, fertilizing, timely watering is very important care factors of any plant. If proper care is taken, results are refreshing and green plants which have a healthy life. Hence every garden plant care should be taken properly. Care of Pecan include pruning, which should be done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. The watering done in summer is Lots of watering and in winter is Average Water. It needs Full Sun for its proper growth.

Season and care of Pecan

Many a times, care of plants is dependent on the season of the plant. Hence season and care of Pecan is important if you are planning to plant it in your garden. It is a Perennial plant. Pecan is a very important plant from List of Trees. There are 8 varieties of this plant, among which some popular species are: Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan. This plant's habitat is Loamy soils, Moist woods and Tropical regions and it comes in the hardiness zone 5-9. If you want to keep your garden blooming for all year, grow different plants which blooms in different seasons. Also, understanding habitat of plants is necessary to know, it helps to adjust the environment of the plant like the type of soil and temperature needed for it, according to region it originated from.