Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
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 for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Northern Catalpa
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Northern Catalpa
In French
Caryer ovale
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Carya
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Scrophulariales
Family
Juglandaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Northern Catalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.