Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
पेकॉन
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Pekannuss
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Pacanier
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Pecan
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Datureae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Bael
Season and care of Pecan and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Pecan and Bael Physical Information
Pecan and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bael are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Bael
Care of Pecan and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.