Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Citrus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Warmer regions
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
Orange, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
पेकॉन
In German
Meyer Lemon
Pekannuss
In French
Meyer Lemon
Pacanier
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Pecan
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Rutaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Pecan
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Pecan Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Pecan are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Pecan
Care of Meyer Lemon and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done 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 Meyer 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.