Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
पेकॉन
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pekannuss
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pacanier
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Pecan season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Pecan are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Pecan
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Powder Puff Tree 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.