Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Pekannuss
süße Limone
In French
Pacanier
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Pecan
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
doce de limão
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Pecan
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Pecan and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Pecan and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Pecan and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Sweet Lime
Care of Pecan and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.