Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Caterpillar
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Pekannuss
Stachelbeere
In French
Pacanier
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Grosella
In Greek
Pecan
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Groselha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Agrest
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malpighiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Pecan and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Pecan and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Pecan and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.