Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Red Currant
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Red Currant
In German
Pekannuss
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Pacanier
Groseille
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Grosella
In Greek
Pecan
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Groselha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Porzeczkowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Red Currant
Season and care of Pecan and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Red Currant Physical Information
Pecan and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Red Currant
Care of Pecan and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.