Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
-
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
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Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
False Indigo
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
इंडिगो
In German
Shagbark Hickory
falsches Indigo
In French
Caryer ovale
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
false Indigo
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Carya
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo
Care of Shagbark Hickory and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.