Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
CARYA ovata
Common Name
American Chestnut
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
american καστανιάς
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
English castaneis
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Fagaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory
Care of American Chestnut and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.