Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Carissia
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
carissa
Pekannuss
In French
carissa
Pacanier
In Spanish
carissa
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
carissa
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
carissa
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Juglandales
Family
Apocynaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Carissa
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Carissa and Pecan
Season and care of Carissa and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa and Pecan Physical Information
Carissa and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Pecan are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa and Pecan
Care of Carissa and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Carissa 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.