Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
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
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Rich
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
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, 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 Hindi
पेकॉन
  
मौसम्बी
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Carya Nutt.
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Citreae
  
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.