Burr Oak

Pecan

About Burr Oak and Pecan

Burr Oak

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

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

Types

Quercus macrocarpa

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

2,130.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Gold, Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, 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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers

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

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

Coarse

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

Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough

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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Cramps, Tonic

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

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS macrocarpa

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Burr Oak

पेकॉन

In German

Burr Oak

Pekannuss

In French

Burr Oak

Pacanier

In Spanish

Burr Oak

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Burr Oak

Pecan

In Portuguese

Burr Oak

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Burr Oak

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Burr Oak

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Fagaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Quercus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cherokee

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

40019

1 27800

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Properties of Burr Oak and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Burr Oak and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Burr Oak and Pecan. Burr Oak doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Burr Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Burr Oak has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Pecan has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 Burr Oak and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Burr Oak and Pecan

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

Burr Oak and Pecan Physical Information

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

Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Burr Oak and Pecan

Care of Burr Oak and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Burr Oak 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.