Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
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
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
bilimbi
Pekannuss
In French
bilimbi
Pacanier
In Spanish
bilimbi
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
bilimbi
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Juglandales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Pecan
Season and care of Bilimbi and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Pecan Physical Information
Bilimbi and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Pecan are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Pecan
Care of Bilimbi and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.