Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
81
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-95-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-4
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm3,048.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm120.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
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-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Improve hair condition
Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
पेकॉन
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Pekannuss
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Pacanier
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Pecan
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Pecan
Big Maple folia ligni
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
1921
1
27800
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