Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In German
Pekannuss
Lungenkraut
In French
Pacanier
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
pulmonária
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
płucnik
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
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:
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.