Silver Maple

Pecan

About Silver Maple and Pecan

Silver Maple

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

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

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune back the growing tips

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

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

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

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

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

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Silver Maple

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Silver Maple

पेकॉन

In German

Silver Maple

Pekannuss

In French

érable argenté

Pacanier

In Spanish

arce plateado

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Silver Maple

Pecan

In Portuguese

plátano de prata

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Silver Maple

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Acer

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Aceraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Acer

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acereae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

12819

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Maple and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Pecan

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

Silver Maple and Pecan Physical Information

Silver Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Pecan are as follows:

Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Maple and Pecan

Care of Silver Maple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Maple 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.