Pecan

Shagbark Hickory

About Pecan and Shagbark Hickory

Pecan

Shagbark Hickory

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Moisturizing

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

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CARYA ovata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Shagbark Hickory

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Shagbark Hickory

In German

Pekannuss

Shagbark Hickory

In French

Pacanier

Caryer ovale

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Shagbark Hickory

In Greek

Pecan

Shagbark Hickory

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Shagbark Hickory

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

In Latin

Pecan

Carya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Family

Juglandaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1919

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory

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

Pecan and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Pecan and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Shagbark Hickory

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