Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Number of Varieties
89
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-99-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm30.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
पेकॉन
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Pekannuss
Blau Marguerite
In French
Pacanier
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Margarita azul
In Greek
Pecan
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
azul Marguerite
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Pecan
Margareta blue
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asterales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Felicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Astereae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
1984
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27800
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