Pecan

Basil

About Pecan and Basil

Pecan

Basil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

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

Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Holy basil-

Number of Varieties

8160

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Transplanting

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly

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

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

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

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Basil

In Hindi

पेकॉन

तुलसी

In German

Pekannuss

Basilikum

In French

Pacanier

basilic

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

albahaca

In Greek

Pecan

βασιλικός

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

manjericão

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

bazylia

In Latin

Pecan

ocimum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Lamiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19150

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Basil

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Basil

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

Pecan and Basil Physical Information

Pecan and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Basil are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze

Care of Pecan and Basil

Care of Pecan and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.