Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
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
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
लीची
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Lychee
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Lychee
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Lychee
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
λίτσι
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
lichia
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Lychee
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Sapindaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Shagbark Hickory. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Lychee and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Lychee and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Lychee and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.