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About Pecan and Tiger Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus, Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Couma macrocarpa  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
5  
8  
99+

Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
30.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent  
Pinnate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
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, Late Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established  
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
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

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

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
pollinators  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover  
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Sap  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Tiger Tree  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री  
पेकॉन  

In German
Tiger Tree  
Pekannuss  

In French
Tiger Tree  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Tiger Tree  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
Tiger Tree  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Tiger Tree  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Tiger Tree  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
tigris lignum  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Juglandales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
2000  
12
19  
99+

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Properties of Tiger Tree and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Pecan

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

Tiger Tree and Pecan Physical Information

Tiger Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Tiger Tree and Pecan

Care of Tiger Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger 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 Tiger 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.

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