Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Number of Varieties
850
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-95-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm45.00 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Mid Summer, Summer
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Moist
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
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Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
पेकॉन
White Zinnia
In German
Pekannuss
Weiß Zinnia
In French
Pacanier
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Pecan
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
branco Zinnia
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Pecan
Zinnia album
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asterales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Zinnia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
1920
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27800
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