Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
शकरकन्द
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Süßkartoffel
In French
Caryer ovale
Patate douce
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Batata-doce
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Carya
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Potato Vine 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 Potato Vine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.