Carya laciniosa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Carya laciniosa
Also known as:
Shellbark Hickory
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Large
Height:
30.00 m
Width:
15.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
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:
Juice, Seed
Juice, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood
Wood
Description
The seeds of this hickory species are the largest among all hickories, with a length of up to 5 cm. They have a sweet and refined taste and can be eaten raw or processed into pies and cakes. This hickory is known for its delicious flavor. However, the hard and thick shell of the seeds quickly spoils crunchiness. The seed is best stored in its shell in a cool place for at least 6 months after it ripens in late autumn. The sap of this hickory also has a sweet taste and can be boiled down to syrup or sugar when tapped in the spring. This can be used in the same way as maple syrup.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
30/11
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed treurend
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can attract beneficial pollinators which help in the pollination of Carya laciniosa flowers. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide shade and wind protection for Carya laciniosa, enhancing its growth conditions. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna can improve soil structure and fertility through its rooting system, benefitting nearby Carya laciniosa. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Lonicera japonica can act as a ground cover, preventing weeds and maintaining soil moisture around Carya laciniosa. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Ribes rubrum can enrich the soil with nitrogen, enriching the ecosystem around Carya laciniosa. |