Pecan

Quince

About Pecan and Quince

Pecan

Quince

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

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

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

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

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

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads

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

Scale

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

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

Pneumonia, Ulcers

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 Food

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, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CYDONIA oblonga

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Quince

In Hindi

पेकॉन

श्रीफल

In German

Pekannuss

Quitte

In French

Pacanier

Coing

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Membrillo

In Greek

Pecan

Κυδώνι

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Marmelo

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Pigwa

In Latin

Pecan

Quince

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Cydonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Maleae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

19200

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Quince

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Quince

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

Pecan and Quince Physical Information

Pecan and Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Quince are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Quince

Care of Pecan and Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.