Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CITRUS
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Citrus
In Hindi
पेकॉन
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Pekannuss
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Pacanier
Citrus
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Citrus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Cytrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Citrus
Season and care of Pecan and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Citrus Physical Information
Pecan and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Citrus are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Citrus
Care of Pecan and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.