Pitanga

Pecan

About Pitanga and Pecan

Pitanga

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

coastal environs

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broadly Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antitumor

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUGENIA uniflora

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Pitanga

पेकॉन

In German

Pitanga

Pekannuss

In French

Pitanga

Pacanier

In Spanish

Pitanga

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Pitanga

Pecan

In Portuguese

Pitanga

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Pitanga

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Pitanga

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Juglandales

Family

Myrtaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Eugenia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Myrteae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

2019

1 27800

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Properties of Pitanga and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Pitanga and Pecan

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

Pitanga and Pecan Physical Information

Pitanga and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Pecan are as follows:

Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Pitanga and Pecan

Care of Pitanga and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.