Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark, Root
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 woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Baum des Himmels
In French
Caryer ovale
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Árvore do céu
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Carya
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.