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Carya ovata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep moisture-retentive loam in a sunny sheltered position, requiring a good summer for best development[1, 63, 137, 200]. Succeeds in drier soils than most members of this genus[200]. Slow growing[200]. A very ornamental but slow-growing tree[1, 11, 227], it grows well in Britain, especially when young[11, 137], and does well in Cornwall[59]. The tree has a loose grey bark that comes away in broad flakes and gives the tree its common name[11]. The shagbark hickory is occasionally cultivated for its edible seed, there are some named varieties[183]. It tends to be low-yielding[117] and is said to be of no value in Britain as a commercial nut crop[11]. Trees take 15 years to come into flower from seed[117]. This species is the fastest growing hickory in N. America, it can fruit in ten years from seed[137]. Recommended cultivars (these are often hybrids with C. cathayensis or C. laciniosa) include:- Shagbarks - 'J Yoder No. 1', heavy cropping and early[200]. 'Porter'. 'Weschcke', a very thin shell and regular cropper[200]. 'Wilcox', an excellent producer[200]. Shellbarks (these are more likely to be hybrids with C. laciniosa) - 'Fayette', thin shelled[200]. 'Henry', a very large nut[200]. Cultivated as a timber tree in C. Europe[50]. Plants are strongly tap-rooted and should be planted in their permanent positions as soon as possible[1, 137]. Sowing in situ would be the best method so long as the seed could be protected from mice[1, 200]. Trees are late coming into leaf (usually late May to June) and lose their leaves early in the autumn (usually in October)[137]. During this time they cast a heavy shade. These factors combine to make the trees eminently suitable for a mixed woodland planting with shrubs and other trees beneath them[137]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Most species in this genus have quite a wide range of distribution and, in order to find trees more suited to this country, seed from the most appropriate provenances should be sought[137]. Most trees growing in Britain at present tend to only produce good seed after hot summers[137]. Trees are self-fertile but larger crops of better quality seeds are produced if cross-pollination takes place[229]. The leaves are aromatic[245]. For further Carya ovata gardening information |
