Alpine Heath

Pecan

About Alpine Heath and Pecan

Alpine Heath

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Burgundy

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

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, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERICA carnea

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Winter heath

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

अल्पाइन हीथ

पेकॉन

In German

Alpine Heath

Pekannuss

In French

Alpine Heath

Pacanier

In Spanish

Alpine Heath

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Alpine Heath

Pecan

In Portuguese

Alpine Heath

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Alpine Heath

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Alpini Heath

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Juglandales

Family

Ericaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Erica

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ericeae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

6019

1 27800

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Properties of Alpine Heath and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Pecan. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Pecan

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

Alpine Heath and Pecan Physical Information

Alpine Heath and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Pecan are as follows:

Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Alpine Heath and Pecan

Care of Alpine Heath and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Alpine Heath 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.