Pecan

Chinkapin Oak

About Pecan and Chinkapin Oak

Pecan

Chinkapin Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Quercus muehlenbergii

Number of Varieties

812

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-2

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

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

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Coarse

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

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Landscape Designing

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, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

Tree trunks

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

QUERCUS muehlenbergii

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Chinkapin ओक

In German

Pekannuss

chinkapin Oak

In French

Pacanier

chinkapin Oak

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

chinkapin Roble

In Greek

Pecan

Chinkapin Oak

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

carv Oak

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Chinkapin Oak

In Latin

Pecan

Oak Chinkapin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Quercoideae

Number of Species

196

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Chinkapin Oak

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Chinkapin Oak

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

Pecan and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information

Pecan and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Pecan and Chinkapin Oak

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