Carya ovata x illinoinensis, Carya cordiformis x illinoinensis, Carya illinoinensis x laciniosa

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General Information

Scientific name: Carya ovata x illinoinensis, Carya cordiformis x illinoinensis, Carya illinoinensis x laciniosa

Also known as: Hybrid hickories

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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree

Format: Large

Height: 40.00 m

Width: 35.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Oil, Seed

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Carbon farming, Wood

Description

Seed - raw or cooked and used in pies, cakes, bread, and so on. Sweet and delicious. The seed can be ground into flour and used to thicken soups. A nut milk can be made from the seed, and it can be used as a spread on bread, vegetables, and so on. The shell is usually thick and hard, but in selected cultivars, it can be thin. The seed ripens in late autumn and can be stored for up to 2 years in a cool cellar. The seed is up to 4 cm long. Sap - sweet. It is tapped in the spring and can be processed into a syrup.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09

End of Harvest: 15/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Rond

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Prunus avium Sweet cherry	Attracts pollinators and provides fruit compatible with nuts.
Juglans regia English Walnut	Enhances soil fertility with its fallen leaves and provides shade.
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry	Helps in deterring pests and attracts beneficial insects.
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut	Provides additional nuts for food diversity and attracts wildlife.
Salix alba Willow	Improves soil moisture retention and provides organic matter when pruned.
Fraxinus Excelsior Ash, European ash, Common Ash	Assists in nitrogen fixation and improves soil structure.