Shagbark Hickory - Free

Carya ovata

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Shagbark Hickory
Family : 
Juglandacées
Origin : 
Native
Hardiness : 
4b
Exposition : 
Shade or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
23 m
Spread at maturity : 
17 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
11 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Ovoid
Growth rate : 
Slow
Soil and moisture : 
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Roots : 
Deep
Tolerance to pollution  : 
Low
Tolerance to road salt : 
Average
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Average
Tolerance to compaction  : 
Average
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects)  : 
Few pathological and entomological problems
Special comments : 
Rustic, indigenous to Quebec. In spring, its unfolding leaves look like magnificent flowers and beautify the garden.

LEAVES

Composed of 5 elongated and toothed leaflets, with pubescent edges

Summer ; yellowish green

Autumn ; yellow or bronze golden yellow

FLOWERS

Males: catkins; females: small clusters of 2 to 3 flowers

Color: yellowish green

Season: spring

FRUITS

Edible nuts; 4 to 7 cm in diameter; covered with smooth bark.
Its production is much more reliable when there is cross-pollination with another hickory (lacinized or oval) nearby. He can start to give a few nuts at the age of ten (source: Casse-noisette nursery)

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