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About Pink Ipe and Pecan


About Pecan and Pink Ipe


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
10  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe  
पेकॉन  

In German
rosa Ipe  
Pekannuss  

In French
rose Ipe  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Pink Ipe  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
ροζ Ipe  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
rosa Ipe  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
różowy Ipe  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
Pink Ipe  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Juglandales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Handroanthus  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
-  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
30  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Pecan

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

Pink Ipe and Pecan Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Pink Ipe and Pecan

Care of Pink Ipe and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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