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About Eastern Red Cedar and Pecan


About Pecan and Eastern Red Cedar


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
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
2  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
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 cm  
28
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
Yes  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

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
Yes  
Yes  

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
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
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
50  
19  
99+

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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:

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.

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