Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Cumin
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Caryer ovale
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
planta de comino
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Cumin planta
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Carya
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Apiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Cumin
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Cumin Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Cumin are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Cumin
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.