Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Caryer ovale
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Carya
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cornales
Family
Juglandaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo 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 Black Tupelo 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 Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.