Pecan

Alberta Spruce

About Pecan and Alberta Spruce

Pecan

Alberta Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

Western United States, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Eastern white spruce Black Hills white spruce Alberta white spruce Alaska white spruce

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Peach, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

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

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PICEA glauca var. albertiana

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

White Spruce

In Hindi

पेकॉन

अलबर्टा सजाना

In German

Pekannuss

Alberta Fichte

In French

Pacanier

épinette de l'Alberta

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Alberta abeto

In Greek

Pecan

Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Alberta abeto

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Alberta świerk

In Latin

Pecan

Alberta abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Family

Juglandaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Piceoideae Frankis

Number of Species

195

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Alberta Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Alberta Spruce? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Alberta Spruce. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. 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 Pecan and Alberta Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Alberta Spruce

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

Pecan and Alberta Spruce Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Pecan and Alberta Spruce

Care of Pecan and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.