Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
कामुदिनी
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Maiglöckchen
In French
Caryer ovale
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Carya
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lily of the Valley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.