Carya laciniosa 5 PCS fresh seeds, Shellbark hickory, Shagbark hickory, Bigleaf shagbark hickory, Kingnut, Big shellbark, Western shellbark

🌱 Carya laciniosa — Shellbark hickory, Shagbark hickory, Bigleaf shagbark hickory, Kingnut, Big shellbark, Western shellbark

These seeds are from the Carya laciniosa tree, a member of the Juglandaceae family. The key selling points of this product are the high-quality seeds, fresh and ready for sowing, and the potential for growing a beautiful and fruitful tree. The Carya laciniosa is a stunning tree with a unique appearance, making it a great addition to any garden or landscape.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Carya laciniosa tree can grow up to 40 meters high, with a light gray bark that exfoliates in long, narrow strips, hanging along the trunk. The young shoots are orange, initially pubescent, and then become naked, with reddish lentils. The leaves are large, up to 50 cm long, and the rachis (main petioles) of the leaves remain on the tree for a long time after the leaves fall, giving it a unique appearance. The fruits are up to 5-6 cm long, round or obovate with four convex edges. The pericarp is thick, reddish-brown, and opens into four valves when ripe. The endocarp (nut) is round or obovate, 4- or 6-sided, with a thick shell. The kernel is light brown, with a pleasant sweet taste.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 2-3 cm, timing: spring or fall, pre-treatment: stratification for 30-60 days
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 30-60 days
• Soil type: loose, fertile, slightly alkaline or neutral, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: well-drained
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced fertilizer in spring and summer
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C), frost tolerance: -29°C

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Carya laciniosa tree is native to eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec in Canada, to the northeastern United States, and south to Georgia and Alabama. It typically grows in deciduous forests, along rivers and streams, and in wetlands. The climate zones are temperate, with cold winters and warm summers. The altitude range is from sea level to 500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Carya laciniosa tree has been used by indigenous peoples for food, medicine, and tools. The nuts are edible and rich in nutrients, and the wood is valued for its strength and durability. The tree is also a habitat for various wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and insects. In addition, the Carya laciniosa tree has a unique characteristic, where the rachis of the leaves remains on the tree for a long time after the leaves fall, giving it a distinctive appearance.