Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
silver dollar
पेकॉन
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Pekannuss
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Pacanier
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
silver dollar
Pecan
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
silver dollar
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Juglandales
Family
Agavaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Lunaria
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Pecan
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Pecan Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Pecan are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Pecan
Care of Silver Dollar and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Dollar 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.