Pecan

Caraway

About Pecan and Caraway

Pecan

Caraway

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

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

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Herb

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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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

A2, A3, 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 cm50.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Medium

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

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

Self-fertile

Pests and Diseases

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

Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bugs

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin

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

Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CARUM carvi

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin

In Hindi

पेकॉन

शाहजीरा

In German

Pekannuss

Kümmel

In French

Pacanier

carvi

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

alcaravea

In Greek

Pecan

κύμινο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

alcaravia

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

kminek

In Latin

Pecan

Caraway

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Apiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Carum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1920

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Caraway

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Caraway

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

Pecan and Caraway Physical Information

Pecan and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Caraway are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Caraway

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