Carya ovata
Hickory
Flower Colors
Description
A broadly conical, deciduous tree to 20m tall, with ornamental, peeling grey to brown bark. The large leaves usually have five leaflets and turn golden yellow in autumn. Flowers in spring with the male catkins up to 12cm long. Thick-shelled nuts up to 6cm long are edible when ripe
Mature Height
20m
Mature Spread
11m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow Maintenance
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10L7807S | H: 80cm | €73.73 |
| H: 15cm7807M | H: 15cm | €20.69 |
| H: 10cm7807M1 | H: 10cm | €9.50 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.