Pecan

Ginkgo

About Pecan and Ginkgo

Pecan

Ginkgo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

China

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Ginkgo biloba

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Orange, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Bi-lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

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

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Spores, 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 watering in the growing season

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

Pruning

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

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Ginkgo

In Hindi

पेकॉन

बालकुवारी

In German

Pekannuss

Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum

In French

Pacanier

Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Gingo, Árbol de oro

In Greek

Pecan

Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Nogueira-do-Japão

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny

In Latin

Pecan

Gingko

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Ginkgophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Ginkgoopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ginkgoales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ginkgoaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ginkgo

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Cycad

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1940

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Ginkgo

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Ginkgo

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

Pecan and Ginkgo Physical Information

Pecan and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ginkgo are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

Care of Pecan and Ginkgo

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