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About Shagbark Hickory and Raintree


About Raintree and Shagbark Hickory


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   
Brazil   

Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm   
22
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm   
14
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Purple, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

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   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Tip cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
High   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels   
Butterflies   

Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching   
Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic   
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic   

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds   
Flowers   

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 its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA ovata   
Brunfelsia pauciflora   

Common Name
Shagbark Hickory   
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree   

In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory   
Raintree   

In German
Shagbark Hickory   
raintree   

In French
Caryer ovale   
raintree   

In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory   
raintree   

In Greek
Shagbark Hickory   
Raintree   

In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory   
Raintree   

In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY   
Raintree   

In Latin
Carya   
Raintree   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Juglandales   
Solanales   

Family
Juglandaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Carya   
Brunfelsia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Juglandeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Juglandoideae   
Petunioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
50   
99+

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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree

Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Raintree. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Raintree 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 Raintree 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 Raintree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree

Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.

Shagbark Hickory and Raintree Physical Information

Shagbark Hickory and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree are as follows:

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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