Pecan

Monterey Pine

About Pecan and Monterey Pine

Pecan

Monterey Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

California, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm2,440.00 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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Planting

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, 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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

very little fertilizers at a time

Pests and Diseases

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

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

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, Shadow Tree

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

Sap, Wood

Other Uses

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

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PINUS radiata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Monterey Pine

In Hindi

पेकॉन

मोंटेरी पाइन

In German

Pekannuss

Monterey-Kiefer

In French

Pacanier

Monterey Pine

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

El pino de Monterrey

In Greek

Pecan

Monterey Pine

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Monterey Pine

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Monterey Pine

In Latin

Pecan

Pine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Juglandales

Pinales

Family

Juglandaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Pinoideae

Number of Species

196

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Monterey Pine

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine

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

Pecan and Monterey Pine Physical Information

Pecan and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Monterey Pine are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine

Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.