Species: Carya ovata

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 60' - 80'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oblong crown of ascending and descending branches

Ornamental Other: prefers loam, but is adaptable

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: characteristic ' shaggy bark; deep yellow-green foliage turns rich yellow to golden brown in fall; seed is sweet and edible;

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to North America (Eastern U.S. and Canada; high elevations in Mexico); litter from foliage and nut husks can be problematic; tap root makes transplanting difficult

Native Range Map