Trefoil

Pecan

About Trefoil and Pecan

Trefoil

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Lawn, Pastures, stream banks

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

9, 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

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Gold

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green, Silver

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Three Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Irritation to stomach

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Febrifuge

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

Part of Plant Used

Seedpod

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used for making green dye

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

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Lotus corniculatus

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Trefoil

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

तिपतिया घास

पेकॉन

In German

Gewöhnlicher Hornklee

Pekannuss

In French

Lotier corniculé

Pacanier

In Spanish

Lotus corniculatus

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Trefoil

Pecan

In Portuguese

Lotus corniculatus

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Komonica zwyczajna

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

trefoil

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Juglandales

Family

Fabaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Lotus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

30019

1 27800

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Properties of Trefoil and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Trefoil and Pecan

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

Trefoil and Pecan Physical Information

Trefoil and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Trefoil height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trefoil and Pecan are as follows:

Trefoil flower color: Orange and Gold
Trefoil leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Trefoil and Pecan

Care of Trefoil and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trefoil 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 Trefoil 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.