Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Acerola Tree
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Acerola Baum
In French
Caryer ovale
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Árvore acerola
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Carya
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Juglandales
Malpighiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Malpighiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Acerola. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Acerola doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Acerola has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Shagbark Hickory and Acerola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acerola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Acerola Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.