Pecan

Overcup Oak

About Pecan and Overcup Oak

Pecan

Overcup Oak

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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, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Quercus lyrata

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-4

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,680.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red, Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

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

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

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

Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

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

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

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma

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

Dysentry, Haemorrhages

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark

Other Uses

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

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

QUERCUS lyrata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Overcup Oak

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Overcup ओक

In German

Pekannuss

Overcup Oak

In French

Pacanier

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Overcup Roble

In Greek

Pecan

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Overcup Oak

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

Pecan

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

191

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Overcup Oak

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Overcup Oak

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

Pecan and Overcup Oak Physical Information

Pecan and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Overcup Oak are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Overcup Oak

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