Pecan

Enkianthus

About Pecan and Enkianthus

Pecan

Enkianthus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Enkianthus campanulatus

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Islands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-9

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

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Pink, Rose, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Bicolor, Striped

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

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

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden

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, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ENKIANTHUS deflexus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Enkianthus

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Enkianthus

In German

Pekannuss

Enkianthus

In French

Pacanier

Enkianthus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Enkianthus

In Greek

Pecan

Enkianthus

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Enkianthus

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Enkianthus

In Latin

Pecan

Enkianthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ericales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Enkianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Heteromorpheae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Enkianthoideae

Number of Species

1910

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Enkianthus

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Enkianthus

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

Pecan and Enkianthus Physical Information

Pecan and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Enkianthus are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Enkianthus

Care of Pecan and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.