Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Red Buckeye
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Red Buckeye
In French
Caryer ovale
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Red Buckeye
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Carya
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.