Pecan

Rhododendron

About Pecan and Rhododendron

Pecan

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

8700

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

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

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, 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

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

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

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

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

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Making cosmetics

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

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Rhododendron

In Hindi

पेकॉन

rhododendron

In German

Pekannuss

Rhododendron

In French

Pacanier

rhododendron

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

rododendro

In Greek

Pecan

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

rododendro

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

rododendron

In Latin

Pecan

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Ericales

Family

Juglandaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

191024

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Rhododendron

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Rhododendron

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

Pecan and Rhododendron Physical Information

Pecan and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Rhododendron are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Rhododendron

Care of Pecan and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.