Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
पेकॉन
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Pekannuss
In French
cerise Pepper
Pacanier
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Pecan
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Juglandales
Family
Solanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Pecan
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Pecan Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Pecan are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Pecan
Care of Cherry Pepper and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done 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 Cherry Pepper 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.