Pecan

Chokecherry

About Pecan and Chokecherry

Pecan

Chokecherry

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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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Prunus virginiana

Number of Varieties

830

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm550.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

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

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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PRUNUS virginiana

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Wild black cherry, Cherry bark

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Chokecherry

In German

Pekannuss

Chokecherry

In French

Pacanier

Chokecherry

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Chokecherry

In Greek

Pecan

Chokecherry

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Chokecherry

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Chokecherry

In Latin

Pecan

chokecherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Amygdaleae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

1925

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Chokecherry

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Chokecherry

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

Pecan and Chokecherry Physical Information

Pecan and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chokecherry are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Chokecherry

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