Pecan

Bradford Pear

About Pecan and Bradford Pear

Pecan

Bradford Pear

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Eastern Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Root Division, 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

Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

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, Pollution, Salt, 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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

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

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

In Hindi

पेकॉन

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

In German

Pekannuss

Bradford Birnbaum

In French

Pacanier

Bradford poirier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

peral de Bradford

In Greek

Pecan

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

pereira Bradford

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Bradford grusza

In Latin

Pecan

Bradford piri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pyrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Maleae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Maloideae

Number of Species

1922

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Bradford Pear

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Bradford Pear

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

Pecan and Bradford Pear Physical Information

Pecan and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bradford Pear are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Bradford Pear

Care of Pecan and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.