Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
पेकॉन
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Pekannuss
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Pacanier
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Pecan
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Pecan
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Carya Nutt.
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pecan and Black pepper
Season and care of Pecan and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Black pepper Physical Information
Pecan and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pecan and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Black pepper
Care of Pecan and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.