Red Buckeye

Pecan

About Red Buckeye and Pecan

Red Buckeye

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

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

Types

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 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

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches

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

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

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

Pests and Diseases

Leaf 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Pollen

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

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

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AESCULUS pavia

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Red Buckeye

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Red Buckeye

पेकॉन

In German

Red Buckeye

Pekannuss

In French

Red Buckeye

Pacanier

In Spanish

rojo castaño de Indias

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

κόκκινο Buckeye

Pecan

In Portuguese

Red Buckeye

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Red Buckeye

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Red Buckeye

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Hippocastanaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Aesculus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

2019

1 27800

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Properties of Red Buckeye and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan

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

Red Buckeye and Pecan Physical Information

Red Buckeye and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pecan are as follows:

Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan

Care of Red Buckeye and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye 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.