Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Acerola Tree
In German
Pekannuss
Acerola Baum
In French
Pacanier
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Pecan
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Pecan
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Juglandales
Malpighiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Malpighia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Acerola
Season and care of Pecan and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acerola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Pecan and Acerola Physical Information
Pecan and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Acerola are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Acerola
Care of Pecan and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.