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🌱 Carya cordiformis — Bitternut Hickory, Carya Tree, Hickory Nuts, Heartnut Seeds

These seeds are from the Carya cordiformis tree, a member of the nut family (Juglandaceae). Key selling points of this product include its unique, bitter-tasting nuts and its potential as an ornamental plant. The seeds are perfect for those looking to cultivate a distinctive and attractive tree.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Carya cordiformis tree can grow up to 30 meters high, with a brownish trunk bark that is covered in deep grooves and exfoliates in small plates. The buds are yellow, a distinguishing feature of the species. The leaves are 15-25 cm long, unpaired, and have 5-9 narrowly ovate or lanceolate leaflets. The flowers are bisexual, with staminate flowers growing in groups of three and pistillate flowers growing in pairs. The fruits are approximately 3.5 cm long, obovate in shape, and have a yellowish-pubescent pericarp that opens at maturity with four leaves almost to the middle. The endocarp (nut) is round or obovate, with a point at the top and a thin shell. The kernel is red-brown and bitter in taste.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: fall or early spring, pre-treatment: stratification for 30-60 days
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, time: 30-60 days
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good drainage
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced fertilizer in spring
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Carya cordiformis is native to eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec in Canada to the northeastern United States. It typically grows in deciduous forests, often near rivers and streams, and can be found at altitudes ranging from 100 to 500 meters above sea level.

✨ Interesting Facts

Carya cordiformis has been used by various cultures for its edible nuts, although the bitter taste limits its use. The wood of the tree is highly valued for its strength and durability, making it a popular choice for tool handles and other applications. The tree also provides food and shelter for various wildlife species, including birds, squirrels, and other small mammals.