Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Bees, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Crested Iris
In French
Caryer ovale
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Crested Iris
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Crested Iris
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Carya
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.