Grapefruit

Pecan

About Grapefruit and Pecan

Grapefruit

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

108

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Habitat

Fields, gardens, Moist Soils

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost, Sun

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS x paradisi

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Grapefruit

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

चकोतरा

पेकॉन

In German

Grapefruit

Pekannuss

In French

pamplemousse

Pacanier

In Spanish

Pomelo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

γκρέιπ φρουτ

Pecan

In Portuguese

Toranja

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

grejpfrut

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Rutaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Citrus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Dicotyledonous

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Rosoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

12519

1 27800

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Properties of Grapefruit and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Grapefruit and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Grapefruit and Pecan. Grapefruit has thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Grapefruit does not have fragrant flowers. Grapefruit has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing and Pecan has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grapefruit and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Grapefruit and Pecan

Season and care of Grapefruit and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Grapefruit and Pecan Physical Information

Grapefruit and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Pecan are as follows:

Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Grapefruit and Pecan

Care of Grapefruit and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit 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.