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About Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory


About Shagbark Hickory and Cordyline


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   

Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant   
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1,220.00 cm   
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch   
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
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
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels   

Allergy
Not Available   
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Moisturizing   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis   
Analgesic, Antirheumatic   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Sap, Seeds   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical   
Edible, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORDYLINE   
CARYA ovata   

Common Name
Cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Hindi
Cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In German
Cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In French
cordyline   
Caryer ovale   

In Spanish
cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Greek
Cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Portuguese
Cordyline   
Shagbark Hickory   

In Polish
Cordyline   
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY   

In Latin
Cordyline   
Carya   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Juglandales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Juglandaceae   

Genus
Cordyline   
Carya   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Juglandeae   

Subfamily
Lomandroideae   
Juglandoideae   

Number of Species
24   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory

Wondering what are the properties of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory. Cordyline doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Cordyline does not have fragrant flowers. Cordyline has allergic reactions like Not Available and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory

Season and care of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.

Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Care of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Cordyline and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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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