Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Caryer ovale
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Carya
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.