Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In French
Caryer ovale
Sourwood
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Sourwood
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ericales
Family
Juglandaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.