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About Pecan and Eastern Redbud

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Cercis

Number of Varieties

825
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

पेकॉन
Eastern Redbud

In German

Pekannuss
OstRedbud

In French

Pacanier
Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Pecan
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
Redbud oriental

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Pecan
Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales
Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae
Cercideae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae
Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1910
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Eastern Redbud

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

Season and Care of Pecan and Eastern Redbud

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

Pecan and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Pecan and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Pecan and Eastern Redbud

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