Pecan

Plum

About Pecan and Plum

Pecan

Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

European plum, Gages, Japanese plum

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm609.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm457.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous

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

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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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Improve skin tone, Skin Problems

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

Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems

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

Cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Plum

In Hindi

पेकॉन

बेर

In German

Pekannuss

Pflaume

In French

Pacanier

prune

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

ciruela

In Greek

Pecan

Δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

ameixa

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Śliwka

In Latin

Pecan

Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

1940

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Plum

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Plum

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

Pecan and Plum Physical Information

Pecan and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Plum are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink

Care of Pecan and Plum

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