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About Giant Sequoia and Pecan

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

778
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-4
9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm2,130.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

670.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Awl-Shaped
Pinnate

Thorns

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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

-
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Wood
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Giant Sequoia
Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Giant Sequoia
पेकॉन

In German

Giant Sequoia
Pekannuss

In French

Séquoia géant
Pacanier

In Spanish

Secoya gigante
Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Giant Sequoia
Pecan

In Portuguese

Sequoia gigante
Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Giant Sequoia
Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Giant Sequoia
Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Juglandales

Family

Cupressaceae
Juglandaceae

Genus

Sequoiadendron
Carya Nutt.

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Senecioneae
Juglandeae

Subfamily

Sequoioideae
Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119
1 27800
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Properties of Giant Sequoia and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Pecan. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Pecan has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. 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 Giant Sequoia and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan

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

Giant Sequoia and Pecan Physical Information

Giant Sequoia and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Pecan are as follows:

  • Giant Sequoia flower color:

  • Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan

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