Pecan

Macadamia

About Pecan and Macadamia

Pecan

Macadamia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Beaumont, Maroochy

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm460.00 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

Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Copper

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

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

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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

Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Macadamia

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Macadamia

In German

Pekannuss

Macadamia

In French

Pacanier

Macadamia

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Macadamia

In Greek

Pecan

Macadamia

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Macadamia

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Macadamia

In Latin

Pecan

Macadamia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Proteales

Family

Juglandaceae

Proteaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Macadamia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

194

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Macadamia

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Macadamia

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

Pecan and Macadamia Physical Information

Pecan and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Macadamia are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper

Care of Pecan and Macadamia

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