African Sumac

Pecan

About African Sumac and Pecan

African Sumac

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Shrub

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

368

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Habitat

Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-115-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,130.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentry

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture

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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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHUS lancea

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

African Sumac

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा

पेकॉन

In German

African sumac

Pekannuss

In French

sumac africaine

Pacanier

In Spanish

zumaque africano

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Αφρικανική σουμάκι

Pecan

In Portuguese

sumac africano

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

afrykański sumaka

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

African sumac

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Rhus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

3619

1 27800

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Properties of African Sumac and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of African Sumac and Pecan? We provide you with everything About African Sumac and Pecan. African Sumac doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also African Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. African Sumac has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Sumac and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Sumac and Pecan

Season and care of African Sumac and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

African Sumac and Pecan Physical Information

African Sumac and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Pecan are as follows:

African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of African Sumac and Pecan

Care of African Sumac and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.