Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Ants, Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
मौसम्बी
In German
Shagbark Hickory
süße Limone
In French
Caryer ovale
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
doce de limão
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Carya
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.