Pecan

Giant Reed

About Pecan and Giant Reed

Pecan

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

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

Southern Europe

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm18.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, 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

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ARUNDO donax

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Giant Reed

In Hindi

पेकॉन

नरकट

In German

Pekannuss

Pfahlrohr

In French

Pacanier

Arundo donax

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Arundo donax

In Greek

Pecan

Arundo donax

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Cana-do-reino

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Lasecznica trzcinowata

In Latin

Pecan

Arundo donax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cyperales

Family

Juglandaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Arundo

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

193

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Giant Reed

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Giant Reed

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

Pecan and Giant Reed Physical Information

Pecan and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Giant Reed are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Pecan and Giant Reed

Care of Pecan and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.