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About China Aster and Pecan


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Flowering Plants  

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

Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Ribbon series, Milady aster  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
35  
99+

Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Cold Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
9 - 1  

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
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  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
20.30 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Alternate Days  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Slightly Acidic  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loamy, Well drained  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Loamy, Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
Compost, Well-rotted manure  

Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
fungus  

Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single, Double, Semi-Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
-  

Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis  

Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
China Aster  

In Hindi
पेकॉन  
चीन एस्टर  

In German
Pekannuss  
China Aster  

In French
Pacanier  
Chine Aster  

In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
aster de China  

In Greek
Pecan  
Κίνα Aster  

In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
China Aster  

In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Chiny Aster  

In Latin
Pecan  
Sinis Aster  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Juglandales  
Asterales  

Family
Juglandaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Callistephus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Juglandeae  
Astereae  

Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
Asteroideae  

Number of Species
19  
99+
15  
99+

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Properties of Pecan and China Aster

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and China Aster

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

Pecan and China Aster Physical Information

Pecan and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pecan and China Aster are as follows:

Care of Pecan and China Aster

Care of Pecan and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.

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