Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
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, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Myrtales
Family
Juglandaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Rosoideae
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:
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.