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About Shagbark Hickory and Aster


About Aster and Shagbark Hickory


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada  
-  

Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory  
Ornamental  

Number of Varieties
2  
99+
180  
38

Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy  
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
3-7  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm  
22
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
670.00 cm  
31

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
White, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Purple, Dark Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Narrowly obovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
-  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Medium  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

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

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels  
Birds  

Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Showy Purposes, small hedge  

Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic  
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral  

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  

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 As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees  
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA ovata  
Aster amellus  

Common Name
Shagbark Hickory  
Aster  

In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory  
एस्टर  

In German
Shagbark Hickory  
Astern  

In French
Caryer ovale  
Aster  

In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory  
Aster  

In Greek
Shagbark Hickory  
αστήρ  

In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory  
Aster  

In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY  
aster  

In Latin
Carya  
Aster  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Juglandales  
Asterales  

Family
Juglandaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Carya  
Aster  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Juglandeae  
Astereae  

Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
Asteroideae  

Number of Species
19  
180  
99+

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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Aster

Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Aster? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Aster. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Aster

Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.

Shagbark Hickory and Aster Physical Information

Shagbark Hickory and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Aster are as follows:

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Aster

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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