Pecan

Hazelnut

About Pecan and Hazelnut

Pecan

Hazelnut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub, Tree

Origin

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

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel

Number of Varieties

814

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Deciduous forests, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early spring

Fertilizers

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

Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

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

Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

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

Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CORYLUS avellana

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Hazelnut

In German

Pekannuss

Haselnuss

In French

Pacanier

Noisette

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Avellana

In Greek

Pecan

Φουντούκι

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Avelã

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Orzech laskowy

In Latin

Pecan

Hazelnut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Corylus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Coryleae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

1918

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Hazelnut

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Hazelnut

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

Pecan and Hazelnut Physical Information

Pecan and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Hazelnut are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
Hazelnut leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Hazelnut

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