CARYA ovata
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CARYA ovata
Commonly known as Shagbark hickory
Leaves are readily identifiable from their first long pointed leaflets. Good autumn colour and fruits well in a warm sunny location
£22.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Crown gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousmid-green leaves 20-35cm (8-14in) long with, usually, 5 leaflets
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrulate
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Height
25m (80ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreeOrnamental, peeling, grey to brown bark. Thick-shelled nuts to 6cm (2½in) long are edible when ripe.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilRequires deep, humus-rich soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size25m (80ft)
15m (49ft)
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