Pecan

Heather

About Pecan and Heather

Pecan

Heather

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Europe, Morocco, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

8700

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-5

Sunset Zone

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

A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Ammonium Nitrate

Pests and Diseases

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

Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

Fine

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, Moths

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers

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, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CALLUNA vulgaris

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Heather, Common heather, Ling

In Hindi

पेकॉन

हीथ

In German

Pekannuss

Heidekraut

In French

Pacanier

bruyère

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

brezo

In Greek

Pecan

ερείκη

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

urze

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

wrzos

In Latin

Pecan

Heather

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ericales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Calluna

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Ericeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

19860

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Heather

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Heather

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

Pecan and Heather Physical Information

Pecan and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Heather are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Heather

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