Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
World, Pandemic
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Number of Varieties
23
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40000
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-81-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Mat-forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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-
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover