Lemon

Pecan

About Lemon and Pecan

Lemon

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Asia

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

Types

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-125-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

120.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Drought and Salt

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

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS limon

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Lemon

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

नींबू

पेकॉन

In German

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

Pekannuss

In French

Citron or Citronnier

Pacanier

In Spanish

Limón or Limonero

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

Pecan

In Portuguese

Limão

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Cytrynowy

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Limon

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Rutaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Citrus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5019

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Lemon and Pecan. Lemon has thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat and Whooping Cough and Pecan has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat and Whooping Cough. 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 Lemon and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon and Pecan

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

Lemon and Pecan Physical Information

Lemon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Pecan are as follows:

Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Lemon and Pecan

Care of Lemon and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.