Broom

Pecan

About Broom and Pecan

Broom

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

-8

0 40000

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Habitat

open Woodlands, sandy seeps

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

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

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Dark Brown, Tan

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 N-P-K

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, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

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

Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Toxic

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden

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

Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats

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

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYTISUS 'Lena'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Broom

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Broom

पेकॉन

In German

Besen

Pekannuss

In French

balai

Pacanier

In Spanish

escoba

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

σκούπα

Pecan

In Portuguese

vassoura

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

miotła

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

iuniperorum

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Juglandales

Family

Fabaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Cytisus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5019

1 27800

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Properties of Broom and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Broom and Pecan

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

Broom and Pecan Physical Information

Broom and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Pecan are as follows:

Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Broom and Pecan

Care of Broom and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom 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 Broom 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.