Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract 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, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTER ericoides
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Heath Aster
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Hortensie
Pekannuss
In French
Hortensia
Pacanier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Hortensja
Orzesznik jadalny
Family
Asteraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Properties of Heath Aster and Pecan
Wondering what are the properties of Heath Aster and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Heath Aster and Pecan. Heath Aster doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Heath Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Heath Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pecan has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Heath Aster and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heath Aster and Pecan
Season and care of Heath Aster and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Heath Aster and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heath Aster season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Heath Aster and Pecan Physical Information
Heath Aster and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Heath Aster and Pecan are as follows:
Heath Aster flower color: White, Yellow and Light Pink
Heath Aster leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Heath Aster and Pecan
Care of Heath Aster and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.