Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
830
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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 cm15.20 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm20.30 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Thorns
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✘
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✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Hives, Rash
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Pepper
In Hindi
पेकॉन
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Pekannuss
Capsicum
In French
Pacanier
Capsicum
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Pimiento
In Greek
Pecan
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
cápsico
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
papryka
In Latin
Pecan
Capsicum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
195
1
27800
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