Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
tabardillo
पेकॉन
In German
tabardillo
Pekannuss
In French
tabardillo
Pacanier
In Spanish
tabardillo
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Tabardillo
Pecan
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Tabardillo
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Tabardillo
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Pecan
Season and care of Tabardillo and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Pecan Physical Information
Tabardillo and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Pecan are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Pecan
Care of Tabardillo and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.