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  • CARYA
    CARYA
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    CARYA

    Commonly known as Hickory

    The hickory, which includes the pecan nut, is a tree valued for its foliage which often colours well in autumn.

    The wood has been used for the bottoms of skis, lacrosse sticks and drumsticks and is prized as a fuel for woodburning stoves.

    Genus of about 18 species of deciduous trees, mostly found in woodland in eastern Asia and North America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Makes a good specimen for lawn or woodland garden.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Carya - Growing Guide

    Varieties

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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