Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
चकोतरा
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Grapefruit
In French
Caryer ovale
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Pomelo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Toranja
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
grejpfrut
In Latin
Carya
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.