Pecan

Choy Sum

About Pecan and Choy Sum

Pecan

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Europe

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

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, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

पेकॉन

choy sum

In German

Pekannuss

choy sum

In French

Pacanier

choy sum

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

choy sum

In Greek

Pecan

choy sum

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

choy sum

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

choy sum

In Latin

Pecan

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Capparales

Family

Juglandaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1918

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Choy Sum

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

Pecan and Choy Sum Physical Information

Pecan and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Choy Sum are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Pecan and Choy Sum

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