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Carya ovata
Carya ovata
Carya ovata
Carya ovata

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Carya ovata

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(Shag Bark Hickory) Carya ovata is a superb tree, native to large areas of North America with bright green summer leaves that turn a glowing golden-yellow in autumn.

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A superb tree, native to large areas of eastern North America and one of the stars of the famous Westonbirt Arboretum with its green leaves that turn a glowing golden-yellow in autumn. A fantastic specimen tree and can in a good position produce sweet, edible seed when mature. Its eventual size makes it suitable for larger gardens or woodland areas.

Only recommended for patient gardeners happy to plant out a young specimen and watch it develop over the years.

IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ) - As a general rule, Carya grow poorly in containers and should be planted out when young as they develop a large tap root early on. Therefore the few plants we have available are very small at a seedling size and absolutely not for instant gratification! 


  • Position: Full sun or light, partial shade.
  • Soil: Fertile, well drained soil. Will tolerate chalky soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy. Carya ovata will establish itself better in a warm garden.
  • Flowering Period: June.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Carya ovata grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, stately tree.
    • Height: 25 - 30 m
    • Spread: 10 - 15 m
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Medium (8m - 15m), Tree - Large (15m+)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Alkaline
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Honey Fungus Resistant

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