Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
South America
  
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Red, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
  
Homeopathy
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
  
Flowers, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
  
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
  
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
  
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In German
Shagbark Hickory
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In French
Caryer ovale
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Latin
Carya
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Carya
  
Calliandra
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Ingeae
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Mimosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.