Species: Carya ovata
(kay'ree-yah oh-vay'tah)
Shagbark Hickory
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
60' - 80'
Deciduous
oblong crown of ascending and descending branches
prefers loam, but is adaptable
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
characteristic ' shaggy bark; deep yellow-green foliage turns rich yellow to golden brown in fall; seed is sweet and edible;
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
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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