Shagbark Hickory

Birch

About Shagbark Hickory and Birch

Shagbark Hickory

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

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

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA ovata

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Shagbark Hickory

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Shagbark Hickory

भोज पत्र

In German

Shagbark Hickory

Birke

In French

Caryer ovale

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Shagbark Hickory

Abedul

In Greek

Shagbark Hickory

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Shagbark Hickory

bétula

In Polish

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

Brzoza

In Latin

Carya

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Carya

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1934

1 27800

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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Birch

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

Shagbark Hickory and Birch Physical Information

Shagbark Hickory and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Birch are as follows:

Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Birch

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.