Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Fuchsia
In German
Pekannuss
Fuchsie
In French
Pacanier
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Fucsia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Fúcsia
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Fuksja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Juglandales
Myrtales
Family
Juglandaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Fuchsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Fuchsia
Season and care of Pecan and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Fuchsia Physical Information
Pecan and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Fuchsia are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Fuchsia
Care of Pecan and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.