Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Number of Varieties
8250
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-99-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm1,800.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm400.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
पेकॉन
कटहल
In German
Pekannuss
Jack
In French
Pacanier
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
yaca
In Greek
Pecan
καρποί
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
jaca
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
chlebowca
In Latin
Pecan
Jackfruit
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Urticales
Family
Juglandaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
19150
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27800
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