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Shagbark Hickory

Scientific Name: Carya ovata (Mill.) K.Koch
Synonym: Carya ovata var. pubescens , Carya ovata var. nuttallii , Carya ovata var. fraxinifolia , Hicoria alba, Hicoria borealis, Hicoria ovata
Family: Juglandaceae

Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-6,28-44
USDA: 5-8A

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: North America

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 60 to 100 feet tall (18 to 30 m.), 25 to 35 feet in spread (7.5 to 10.5 m.), pinnate leaves

Fruit: Edible

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

Propagation: Seed

by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 50F 4-5mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

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