Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Leafminer
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
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Pekannuss
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Pacanier
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Pecan
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Pecan
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Pecan and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.