Pecan

Lungwort

About Pecan and Lungwort

Pecan

Lungwort

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort

Number of Varieties

818

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-4

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm25.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Pink, Rose, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lung shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

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

Divison, Seedlings

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

Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Adequately

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Powdery mildew, Slugs

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

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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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

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

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

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Lungwort

In German

Pekannuss

Lungenkraut

In French

Pacanier

pulmonaire

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Lungwort

In Greek

Pecan

Lungwort

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

pulmonária

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

płucnik

In Latin

Pecan

Lungwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Ascomycota

Class

Magnoliopsida

Ascomycetes

Order

Juglandales

Peltigerales

Family

Juglandaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pulmonaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Boragineae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

1918

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Lungwort

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Lungwort

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

Pecan and Lungwort Physical Information

Pecan and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Lungwort are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Pecan and Lungwort

Care of Pecan and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.