Macadamia

Pecan

About Macadamia and Pecan

Macadamia

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Beaumont, Maroochy

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Copper

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

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

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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

Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Macadamia

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Macadamia

पेकॉन

In German

Macadamia

Pekannuss

In French

Macadamia

Pacanier

In Spanish

Macadamia

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Macadamia

Pecan

In Portuguese

Macadamia

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Macadamia

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Macadamia

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Proteales

Juglandales

Family

Proteaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Macadamia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

419

1 27800

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Properties of Macadamia and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Pecan. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Pecan has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching 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 Macadamia and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Macadamia and Pecan

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

Macadamia and Pecan Physical Information

Macadamia and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Pecan are as follows:

Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Macadamia and Pecan

Care of Macadamia and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Macadamia 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.