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Pecan
Himalayan Birch
About Himalayan Birch and Pecan


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Tree  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  
India, Nepal, China  
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Betula utilis  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
2  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Mountains  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
5-7  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
7-5  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Pyramidal  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
1,220.00 cm  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
760.00 cm  
29
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
Tan, Brown  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Yellow green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Yellow  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Cordiform  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
-  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Grafting, Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Average Water  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
-  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
-  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
-  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
Weightloss  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
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  
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Bark, Leaves  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
BETULA utilis  
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Himalayan Birch  
In Hindi
पेकॉन  
हिमालय सन्टी  
In German
Pekannuss  
Himalaya-Birke  
In French
Pacanier  
bouleau de l'Himalaya  
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
abedul del Himalaya  
In Greek
Pecan  
Himalayan σημύδας  
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
bétula Himalaia  
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Himalayan brzoza  
In Latin
Pecan  
Birch Himalayan  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Juglandales  
Fagales  
Family
Juglandaceae  
Betulaceae  
Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Betula  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Juglandeae  
-  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
-  
Number of Species
19  
99+
30  
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Properties of Pecan and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Himalayan Birch

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

Pecan and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Pecan and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Care of Pecan and Himalayan Birch

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

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