Paper Birch

Pecan

About Paper Birch and Pecan

Paper Birch

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada

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

Types

Ornamental Tree

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

Slopes, Swamps

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-75-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

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

1,520.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow, Gold

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Egg-shaped

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

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

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

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

Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine

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 papyrifera

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Paper Birch

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Paper birch

पेकॉन

In German

Papierbirke

Pekannuss

In French

Le bouleau à papier

Pacanier

In Spanish

abedul de papel

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

σημύδα χαρτί

Pecan

In Portuguese

vidoeiro de papel

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

brzoza papieru

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Paper betula

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Betula

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

6019

1 27800

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Properties of Paper Birch and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Paper Birch and Pecan

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

Paper Birch and Pecan Physical Information

Paper Birch and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Paper Birch and Pecan are as follows:

Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Paper Birch and Pecan

Care of Paper Birch and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paper 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 Paper Birch 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.