Pecan

White Oak

About Pecan and White Oak

Pecan

White Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Quercus alba, Quercus garryana

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

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 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Crimson, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Spreading mass

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late 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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough

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, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones

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

Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

QUERCUS alba

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

White Oak

In Hindi

पेकॉन

सफेद ओक

In German

Pekannuss

weiße Eiche

In French

Pacanier

chêne blanc

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

roble blanco

In Greek

Pecan

White Oak

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Carvalho branco

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

biały dąb

In Latin

Pecan

Quercus alba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19600

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and White Oak

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and White Oak

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

Pecan and White Oak Physical Information

Pecan and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and White Oak are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink

Care of Pecan and White Oak

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