About Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Caryer ovale
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
cólquico
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
aftomn gema
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Carya
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.