Carya ovata #3
Carya ovata #3
Shagbark Hickory
Tall ornamental shade tree for large properties
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NATIVE - Produces edible nuts. Bark of young trees is gray and smooth, but exfoliates in long strips with age. Leaves turn yellow to golden brown in fall. A great ornamental tree for a large space. Attracts a variety of wildlife.
Botanical Name- Carya ovata
Pronunciation- KAR-ee-uh oh-VAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 65 ft
Mature Height- 90 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers a rich, well-drained soil, but tolerant of a wide range of soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Venosa Violacea Clematis – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Seed- and nut-eating birds (jays, woodpeckers), beneficial insects on catkins
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in winter; water deeply during drought and mulch to protect roots.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in winter to shape and remove deadwood.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction and ensure deep watering for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Hickory shuckworm, aphids
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