Pecan

American Hornbeam

About Pecan and American Hornbeam

Pecan

American Hornbeam

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe

1.4 Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

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1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

3-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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2,130.00 cm

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610.00 cm

Rank: 53 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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1,220.00 cm

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1,070.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Yellow green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Wet Site

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

4.7 Pruning

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

Requires very little pruning

4.8 Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Canker, fungus

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Wet Site

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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Not Available

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes, small hedge

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CARPINUS caroliniana

7.2 Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood

7.2.1 In Hindi

पेकॉन

अमेरिकी हानबीन

7.2.2 In German

Pekannuss

Amerikanische Hainbuche

7.2.3 In French

Pacanier

Charme de Caroline

7.2.4 In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Carpinus caroliniana

7.2.5 In Greek

Pecan

american γαύρο

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Carpinus caroliniana

7.2.7 In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Grab amerykański

7.2.8 In Latin

Pecan

american hornbeam

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Juglandales

Fagales

8.5 Family

Juglandaceae

Betulaceae

8.6 Genus

Carya Nutt.

Carpinus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Juglandeae

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8.9 Subfamily

Juglandoideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Pecan and American Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam

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

Pecan and American Hornbeam Physical Information

Pecan and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and American Hornbeam are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam

Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.