Pecan

Boxberry

About Pecan and Boxberry

Pecan

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

Argentina, Chile

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Shade areas

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

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, Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

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

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

पेकॉन

boxberry

In German

Pekannuss

boxberry

In French

Pacanier

boxberry

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

boxberry

In Greek

Pecan

boxberry

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

boxberry

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

boxberry

In Latin

Pecan

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ericales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

19141

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Boxberry

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Boxberry

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

Pecan and Boxberry Physical Information

Pecan and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Boxberry are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Boxberry

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