Common Myrtle

Pecan

About Common Myrtle and Pecan

Common Myrtle

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Tree

Origin

Corsica, Sardinia

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

Types

Myrtus communis

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

Not Availble

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

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

200.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

200.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

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

Soil Drainage

Moist but well drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Moisture

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less 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

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Moisture

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Good for skin

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

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

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Myrtus communis

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Common Myrtle

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Common myrtle

पेकॉन

In German

Myrte

Pekannuss

In French

Myrtus communis

Pacanier

In Spanish

Myrtus communis

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

κοινή μυρτιά

Pecan

In Portuguese

murta comum

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Mirt zwyczajny

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

myrto Common

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Juglandales

Family

Myrtaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Myrtus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

219

1 27800

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Properties of Common Myrtle and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Pecan

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

Common Myrtle and Pecan Physical Information

Common Myrtle and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Pecan are as follows:

Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Common Myrtle and Pecan

Care of Common Myrtle and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.