Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Bursera simaruba
In German
Pekannuss
Bursera simaruba
In French
Pacanier
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Pecan
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Pecan
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Burseraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Bursera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Pecan and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Pecan and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Pecan and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.