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CARYA

Commonly known as Hognut, Pignut hickory, Pignuy

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.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Pinnate, mid-green leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
  • Height
    25m (80ft)
  • Spread
    20m (65ft)
  • Tree
    Spreading tree with furrowed, grey, ornamental bark. Produces bitter-tasting, thin-shelled nuts to 5cm (2in) long.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    crown gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus- rich
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
25m (80ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  20m (65ft)
 

Buy Varieties of CARYA

CARYA illinoinensis

CARYA illinoinensis

Pecan

a large American nut bearing tree with numerous leaflets on each leaf

 
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£40.00 each 
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CARYA ovata

CARYA ovata

Shagbark hickory

five long pointed leaflets to each leaf and excellent yellow autumn colour

 
£22.00 each 
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Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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