Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Simarouba glauca
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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 N-P-K
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Tilapia
Pekannuss
In French
Tilapia
Pacanier
In Spanish
tilapia
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
tilaka
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
tilakiem
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Juglandales
Family
Symplocaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Tilaka and Pecan
Season and care of Tilaka and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Pecan Physical Information
Tilaka and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Pecan are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Pecan
Care of Tilaka and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.