Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
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
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Juglandales
Family
Ericaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Juglandoideae
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.