Pecan

Wingnut

About Pecan and Wingnut

Pecan

Wingnut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Yellow green

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Stem Cutting

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

Needs less 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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diaphoretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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

Pterocarya fraxinifolia

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut

In Hindi

पेकॉन

wingnut

In German

Pekannuss

wingnut

In French

Pacanier

wingnut

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

wingnut

In Greek

Pecan

wingnut

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

wingnut

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Wingnut

In Latin

Pecan

wingnut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pterocarya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

196

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Wingnut

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Wingnut

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

Pecan and Wingnut Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Wingnut

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