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
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of 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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
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
MORUS alba
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
White Mulberry
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Weiß Mulberry
In French
Caryer ovale
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
White Mulberry
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Carya
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Urticales
Family
Juglandaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry
Care of Shagbark Hickory and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.