Pecan

Mock Orange

About Pecan and Mock Orange

Pecan

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

869

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

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

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

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

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Heat Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

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

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

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 Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Philadelphus

In German

Pekannuss

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Pacanier

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Philadelphus

In Greek

Pecan

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Philadelphus

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Pecan

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cornales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

19179

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Mock Orange

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Mock Orange

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

Pecan and Mock Orange Physical Information

Pecan and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Mock Orange are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Mock Orange

Care of Pecan and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.