Pecan

Ohio Buckeye

About Pecan and Ohio Buckeye

Pecan

Ohio Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Aesculus glabra

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Tan, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Orange, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Compound

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

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

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Red blotch

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

AESCULUS glabra

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Ohio Buckeye

In Hindi

पेकॉन

ओहियो बकेये

In German

Pekannuss

Ohio buckeye

In French

Pacanier

marronnier de l'Ohio

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Ohio castaño de indias

In Greek

Pecan

Οχάιο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Ohio Buckeye

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Ohio kasztan

In Latin

Pecan

Ohio buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1919

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Ohio Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Ohio Buckeye

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

Pecan and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information

Pecan and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Ohio Buckeye

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