Source: Egorova Svetlana
Carya ovata
Plant Names
Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory
caryer ovale
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 90.0 feet
Max Width: 70.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant is a GRASP candidate
This plant is a GRASP candidate
Seed and plant distribution status
No seeds available for this plant.
We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Ecological Benefits
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow 1 inch deep
- Sow by December
- Stratification conditions: Soak for 4 days, changing water every day
- Stratification duration: 120 days