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Shagbark Hickory when mature, forms a stately, open headed tree with plates of bark peeling away from the trunk. Leaves are made up of 5 leaflets similar to Walnut, to which it is related. Long yellow catkins in spring are followed in autumn by large walnut-like fruit. A thick husk hides an edible, sweet, 4 ribbed nut. First grown in UK in mid 17th century.
Carya ovata
Common name: Shagbark Hickory
Native: Eastern USA
Provenance: USA
Size and Spread(10yrs): 3m x 2m
Treatment: Moist pre-chill for 90-150days then germinate at 20degC or above.
Seed/kg: c. 212
Ideal Sowing:
Soil Conditions: Tolerant of most conditions but not wet.
Planting Instructions: resents transplanting because of the taproot, so move to final positions when still small.
Mature Height: 30m
Pic courtesy of JohnB CC BY SA 2.0 via Wikimedia
| Weight | 50.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Seed pack (approx 10 seeds) |
| Genus | Carya |
| Family | Juglandaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | bark, fruit |
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