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About Cornelian Cherry and Pecan


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia  

Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
-  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
2  

Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Brushlands, Deciduous forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
4-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
8-5  

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
460.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
Lemon yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Spring, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
Compost, fertilize in spring  

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
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
Birds  

Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
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  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Flowers, Fruits, Stem  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
CORNUS mas  

Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry  

In Hindi
पेकॉन  
cornelian चेरी  

In German
Pekannuss  
Kornelkirsche  

In French
Pacanier  
cornouiller  

In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
cereza de cornalina  

In Greek
Pecan  
κορνεόλη κεράσι  

In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
cereja de cornalina  

In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Krwawnik Cherry  

In Latin
Pecan  
Krwawnik Cherry  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Juglandales  
Cornales  

Family
Juglandaceae  
Cornaceae  

Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Cornus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Juglandeae  
-  

Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
45  

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Properties of Pecan and Cornelian Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Cornelian Cherry

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

Pecan and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information

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

Care of Pecan and Cornelian Cherry

Care of Pecan and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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