Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Lignum Vitae
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Lignum Vitae
In French
Caryer ovale
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Palo santo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
pau-santo
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Carya
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.