Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
  
Lemna minor
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
1-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Aquatic Plant
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No need to prune
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
  
Insects
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
  
Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
  
LEMNA trisulca
  
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
  
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
  
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
  
duckweed
  
In German
Shagbark Hickory
  
Entengrütze
  
In French
Caryer ovale
  
lentille d'eau
  
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
  
Lenteja de agua
  
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
  
duckweed
  
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
  
lentilha-d'água
  
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
  
Rzęsa
  
In Latin
Carya
  
duckweed
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Arales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Lemnaceae
  
Genus
Carya
  
Lemna
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Lemneae
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Lemnoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.