Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
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
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Ironwood
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Shagbark Hickory
In French
désert Ironwood
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
desert ironwood
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory. Desert Ironwood has thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Ironwood does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Desert Ironwood and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood 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.