Pecan

Gala Apple

About Pecan and Gala Apple

Pecan

Gala Apple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

fuji, jonathan apple

Number of Varieties

825

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Cold Regions, gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm460.00 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

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

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

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

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 let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

Alternate Days

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Rocky Soil, Shade areas

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

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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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Peripheral Edema, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

MALUS domestica 'Gala'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple

In Hindi

पेकॉन

सेब

In German

Pekannuss

Gala Apfel

In French

Pacanier

Gala

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Gala

In Greek

Pecan

Gala

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Gala

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Gala

In Latin

Pecan

Gala

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Malus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Dicotyledonous, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1925

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Gala Apple

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Gala Apple

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

Pecan and Gala Apple Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Gala Apple

Care of Pecan and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.