Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Japan
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Caryer ovale
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Carya
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.