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About Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory


About Shagbark Hickory and Brunfelsia americana


What is

Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Caribbean   
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   
2   
99+

Habitat
Tropical regions   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
970.00 cm   
99+
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow Orange   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Spider mites   
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels   

Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Moisturizing   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   
Analgesic, Antirheumatic   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root   
Sap, Seeds   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Edible, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
CARYA ovata   

Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In German
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In French
Brunfelsia Americana   
Caryer ovale   

In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana   
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY   

In Latin
Hedysarum   
Carya   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Juglandales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Juglandaceae   

Genus
Capparis   
Carya   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Juglandeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Juglandoideae   

Number of Species
675   
28
Not Available   

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Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory

Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory

Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.

Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.

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