Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
पेकॉन
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Pekannuss
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Pacanier
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Pecan
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Juglandales
Family
Solanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Pecan
Season and care of Bael and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Pecan Physical Information
Bael and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Pecan are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Pecan
Care of Bael and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bael 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.