Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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, Sand
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 summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Buttonbush
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Button Strauch
In French
Caryer ovale
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Carya
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rubiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bruniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.