Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Broom
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Besen
Pekannuss
In Spanish
escoba
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
vassoura
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
miotła
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
iuniperorum
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cytisus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
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:
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.