Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Pear
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
नाशपाती
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Birne
In French
Caryer ovale
Poire
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Pera
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Pera
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Pear? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Pear. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Pear
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Shagbark Hickory and Pear Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Pear are as follows:
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Pear
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.