Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Grasses
Number of Varieties
81
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-93-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm45.70 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm25.40 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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, Erosion control
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Pekannuss
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Pacanier
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Pecan
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Pecan
Bouteloua Gracilis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cyperales
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
19100
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27800
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