Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Canada
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
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Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
HACKBERRY
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Hackberry
In French
Caryer ovale
micocoulier
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
almez
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
hackberry
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
hackberry
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Urticales
Family
Juglandaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Hackberry 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 Hackberry 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 Hackberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.