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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Hazelnut, Corylus

Number of Varieties

825
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm370.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
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
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
-

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert

In Hindi

पेकॉन
हेज़लनट

In German

Pekannuss
Haselnuss

In French

Pacanier
aveline

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
avellana

In Greek

Pecan
φουντούκι

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
avelã

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
leszczyna

In Latin

Pecan
Filbert

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales
Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Corylus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae
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Subfamily

Juglandoideae
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Number of Species

1915
1 27800
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Difference Between Pecan and Filbert

If you are confused whether Pecan or Filbert are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Pecan and Filbert Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Pecan are Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen and Zinc fertilizers, whereas for Filbert fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Pecan and Filbert if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Pecan and Filbert

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Pecan and Filbert. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Pecan and Filbert as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Pecan is Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums and tuberculosis whereas of Filbert is antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients and Nutritive. Pecan has beauty benefits as follows: Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics and Reduce Bruises while Filbert has beauty benefits as follows: Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics and Reduce Bruises.

Compare Facts of Pecan vs Filbert

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Pecan vs Filbert and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Pecan are Rhinitis and Sinuses whereas of Filbert have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Pecan has no showy fruits and Filbert has no showy fruits. Also Pecan is not flowering and Filbert is not flowering . You can compare Pecan and Filbert facts and facts of other plants too.