Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
agricultural areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
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, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Citrus
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
पेकॉन
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Pekannuss
In French
Citrus
Pacanier
In Spanish
Citrus
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Cytrus
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Rutaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Pecan
Season and care of Citrus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Pecan Physical Information
Citrus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Pecan are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Pecan
Care of Citrus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.