Pecan

Engelmann Spruce

About Pecan and Engelmann Spruce

Pecan

Engelmann Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

mexicana , white spruce

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Alpine Meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Light brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

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

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

reseeds, 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

Do not water excessively

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

Prune ocassionally, 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

Needle rust

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Light Frost

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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

guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PICEA engelmannii

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

mountain spruce

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Engelmann spruce

In German

Pekannuss

Engelmann spruce

In French

Pacanier

Engelmann spruce

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Engelmann spruce

In Greek

Pecan

Engelmann spruce

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Engelmann spruce

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Engelmann spruce

In Latin

Pecan

Engelmann spruce

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Juglandales

Pinales

Family

Juglandaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

192

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Engelmann Spruce

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Engelmann Spruce

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

Pecan and Engelmann Spruce Physical Information

Pecan and Engelmann Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Engelmann Spruce are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Pecan and Engelmann Spruce

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