Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Antidote, Antiemetic
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
ACER negundo
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Boxelder tree
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Boxelder Baum
In French
Caryer ovale
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Carya
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.