Himalayan Birch

Pecan

About Himalayan Birch and Pecan

Himalayan Birch

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India, Nepal, China

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

Types

Betula utilis

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

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

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the 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

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

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, Shade Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

पेकॉन

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Pekannuss

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Pacanier

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Pecan

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Betula

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

3019

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pecan

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

Himalayan Birch and Pecan Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pecan are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pecan

Care of Himalayan Birch and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.