Pecan

Guava

About Pecan and Guava

Pecan

Guava

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Central America, South America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Olive, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Olive, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Olive, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

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

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Ants, Birds, Bugs

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Fruits, Stem

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PSIDIUM guajava

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Guava Tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

अमरूद [amarood]

In German

Pekannuss

Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave

In French

Pacanier

Goyave or Goyavier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Guayaba manzana or Guayabo

In Greek

Pecan

γκουάβα [nkouáva]

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

goiaba

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

guawa

In Latin

Pecan

Psidium guajava

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Myrtales

Family

Juglandaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Psidium guajava

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Dicotyledonous

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Rosoideae

Number of Species

19100

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Guava

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Guava? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Guava. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Guava has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Guava

Season and care of Pecan and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pecan and Guava Physical Information

Pecan and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Guava are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper

Care of Pecan and Guava

Care of Pecan and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.