Shagbark Hickory

Chocolate-root

About Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root

Shagbark Hickory

Chocolate-root

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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

Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas

Types

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

2100

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10*1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm6.56 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Butterflies

Allergy

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

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Seeds

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA ovata

GEUM rivale

Common Name

Shagbark Hickory

Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens

In Hindi

Shagbark Hickory

Hydrangea

In German

Shagbark Hickory

Hortensie

In French

Caryer ovale

Hortensia

In Spanish

Shagbark Hickory

Hortensia

In Greek

Shagbark Hickory

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Shagbark Hickory

Hortênsia

In Polish

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

Hortensja

In Latin

Carya

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

191

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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root

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

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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root

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

Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root Physical Information

Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root are as follows:

Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.