Life Span
Perennial
Type
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
8
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
Rank: 21 (Overall)
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
Rank: 14 (Overall)
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Thorns
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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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18% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Tolerances
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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46% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Edible Fruit
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25% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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40% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Fragrant Fruit
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11% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Fragrant Leaf
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14% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Fragrant Bark/Stem
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10% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Showy Foliage
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60% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Showy Bark
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41% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Foliage Texture
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Evergreen
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3% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Invasive
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5% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Self-Sowing
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58% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
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74% - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
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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9% - List of Trees Garden Plants
Used As Outdoor Plant
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All - List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
पेकॉन
In German
Pekannuss
In French
Pacanier
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Pecan
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pecan
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
19
Rank: 100 (Overall)
1
27800
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