Pecan

Bird Cherry

About Pecan and Bird Cherry

Pecan

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, 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

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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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

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

पेकॉन

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Pekannuss

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Pacanier

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Pecan

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Pecan

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

19100

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Bird Cherry

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

Pecan and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Pecan and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pecan and Bird Cherry

Care of Pecan and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.