Eastern Red Cedar

Pecan

About Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan

Eastern Red Cedar

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

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

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

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

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

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Compost

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

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

पेकॉन

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Pekannuss

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Pacanier

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Pecan

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Juglandales

Family

Cupressaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5019

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Pecan has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.