Pecan

Switchgrass

About Pecan and Switchgrass

Pecan

Switchgrass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

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

North America, Canada, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum

Number of Varieties

838

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Prairies

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Grass like

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Root Division

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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Wildlife

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

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, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PANICUM virgatum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Switchgrass

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Switchgrass

In German

Pekannuss

Switchgrass

In French

Pacanier

switchgrass

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

switchgrass

In Greek

Pecan

switchgrass

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

switchgrass

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

switchgrass

In Latin

Pecan

switchgrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cyperales

Family

Juglandaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Panicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Paniceae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

19450

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Switchgrass

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Switchgrass

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

Pecan and Switchgrass Physical Information

Pecan and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Switchgrass are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Pecan and Switchgrass

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