Carya ovata x illinoinensis, Carya cordiformis x illinoinensis, Carya illinoinensis x laciniosa
Hybrid hickories
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General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Well-drained
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Usage properties
Leaves, Oil, Seed
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.