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Carya cordiformis
Carya cordiformis
Plant Names
Carya cordiformis
Bitternut Hickory
Caryer cordiforme
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 80.0 feet
Max Width: 50.0 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
Tolerates wet 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
Tolerates wet soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:
Seed and plant distribution status
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Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Ecological Benefits
Sowing Information
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- Sowing depth: Sow 1 inch deep
- Sow by January
- Stratification conditions: Soak for 4 days, changing water every day
- Stratification duration: 90 days