Shagbark Hickory - $0

Carya ovata

20 in stock

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.
Photo sources :
https://arbres.hydroquebec.com/fiche-arbre-arbuste/4547

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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