Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Crested Iris
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Crested Iris
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Crested Iris
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Crested Iris
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Carya
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Juglandales
Family
Iridaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Crested Iris and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.