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Shagbark Hickory-Carya ovata-Attracts wildlife 3 Gallon

Shagbark Hickory-Carya ovata-Attracts wildlife 3 Gallon

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Carya ovata - Plant Catalog

Carya ovata

Description

Carya ovata, commonly known as Shagbark Hickory, is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its distinctive shaggy bark and edible nuts. This tree can grow quite large, providing excellent shade and is valued for its strong, durable wood.

Suggested Uses

Shagbark Hickory is ideal for large landscapes and naturalized areas. It can be used as a shade tree or for timber production. Its nuts attract wildlife, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carya ovata
  • Common Name Common Name: Shagbark Hickory
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 60-80 feet tall, 30-50 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Maples

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, in a location with well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moist, but well-drained
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds.
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