Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
congesta, paucinervia
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale White, White
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, 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, Leaves
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Black Currant
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Carandas
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
karondas
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
karondas
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
karondas
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
karondas
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
karondas
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
karondas
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Carissa
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Juglandoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Karonda and Pecan
Season and care of Karonda and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Pecan Physical Information
Karonda and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Pecan are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Pecan
Care of Karonda and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Karonda 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.