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About Pecan and Chokecherry


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
North America  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Prunus virginiana  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
550.00 cm  
38
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches  
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
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
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
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
Chokecherry  
पेकॉन  

In German
Chokecherry  
Pekannuss  

In French
Chokecherry  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Chokecherry  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
Chokecherry  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Chokecherry  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Chokecherry  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
chokecherry  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Juglandales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Amygdaleae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
25  
19  
99+

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Properties of Chokecherry and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pecan

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

Chokecherry and Pecan Physical Information

Chokecherry and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Chokecherry and Pecan

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

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