Lemonbalm

Pecan

About Lemonbalm and Pecan

Lemonbalm

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

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

Types

Melissa officinalis

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

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

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

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

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

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

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

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, Herb / Vegetable

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELISSA officinalis

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

नींबू बाम

पेकॉन

In German

Lemonbalm

Pekannuss

In French

mélisse

Pacanier

In Spanish

Lemonbalm

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Lemonbalm

Pecan

In Portuguese

Lemonbalm

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Lemonbalm

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

CITRAGO

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Juglandales

Family

Lamiaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Melissa

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

419

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Pecan. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Pecan has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation. 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 Lemonbalm and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Pecan

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

Lemonbalm and Pecan Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Pecan are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Lemonbalm and Pecan

Care of Lemonbalm and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Lemonbalm 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.