Carya cordiformis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Carya cordiformis
Also known as:
Bitternut, Bitternut hickory
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Large
Height:
25.00 m
Width:
15.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed, Oil
Seed, Oil
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Oil, Wood
Oil, Wood
Description
Seed - raw or cooked. The seed is thin-skinned but has a bitter and astringent taste. Even squirrels often leave it behind. The seed is about 3 cm long. It ripens in late autumn and can be stored in its shell for at least 6 months in a cool place.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
30/11
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium can attract pollinators that help increase the yield of Carya cordiformis. |
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba provides shade and helps retain moisture in the soil, benefiting the Carya cordiformis. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba can improve soil structure with its root system, which can benefit the growth of Carya cordiformis. |
|
Ulmus laevis Elm |
Ulmus laevis enhances the biodiversity of the area and helps in nutrient cycling, benefiting Carya cordiformis. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Acer saccharum provides good companion foliage that can create a microclimate favorable for Carya cordiformis. |