Pecan

Physostegia

About Pecan and Physostegia

Pecan

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Shrub

Number of Varieties

870

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

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

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Showy Bark

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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

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

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Physostegia

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Physostegia

In German

Pekannuss

Physostegia

In French

Pacanier

Physostegia

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Physostegia

In Greek

Pecan

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Physostegia

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Physostegia

In Latin

Pecan

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Lamiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1965

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Physostegia

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Physostegia

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

Pecan and Physostegia Physical Information

Pecan and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Physostegia are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Physostegia

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