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History: Home > Carya Ovata >
CARYA ovata
Commonly known as Shagbark hickory
Five long pointed leaflets to each leaf and excellent yellow autumn colour
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Pests & Diseases - crown gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
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Place of Origin - eastern North America.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Height - 25m (80ft)
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Spread - 15m (50ft)
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Deciduous - pinnate, mid-green leaves 20-35cm (8-14in) long.
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Tree - ornamental, peeling, grey to brown bark. Thick-shelled nuts to 6cm (2½in) long are edible when ripe.
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Full Sun
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Partial Shade
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - requires deep, humus-rich soil.
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Broadly conical
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25m (80ft)
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15m (50ft) |
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