Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
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
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Grapefruit
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
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
Not Available
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Rutaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.