Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
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Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
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
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Macadamia
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Macadamia
Pekannuss
In French
Macadamia
Pacanier
In Spanish
Macadamia
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Macadamia
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Juglandales
Family
Proteaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
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.
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.