Pecan

Common Rush

About Pecan and Common Rush

Pecan

Common Rush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

Origin

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

World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 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 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long hair-like leaves

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, 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

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, reseeds

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

Does not require regular watering

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

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bumblebees, Flying insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Informal Hedge, Woodland margins

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

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

woven into the covering of tatami mats

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

JUNCUS effusus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Soft Rush

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Soft Rush

In German

Pekannuss

Soft Rush

In French

Pacanier

Soft Rush

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Soft Rush

In Greek

Pecan

Soft Rush

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Soft Rush

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Soft Rush

In Latin

Pecan

Soft Rush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Poales

Family

Juglandaceae

Juncaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Juncus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19400

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Common Rush

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Common Rush

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

Pecan and Common Rush Physical Information

Pecan and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Common Rush are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
Common Rush leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Common Rush

Care of Pecan and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.