Candlenut

Pecan

About Candlenut and Pecan

Candlenut

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

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

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

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

1,370.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray 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, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a 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

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Single

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

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

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

पेकॉन

In German

Candlenut Baum

Pekannuss

In French

arbre Candlenut

Pacanier

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Pecan

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Juglandales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

60019

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Pecan

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

Candlenut and Pecan Physical Information

Candlenut and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pecan are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Candlenut and Pecan

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