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Shagbark Hickory Seeds for Planting – Carya ovata Hardy Nut Tree Seeds

Shagbark Hickory Seeds for Planting – Carya ovata Hardy Nut Tree Seeds

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Cold stratify seeds before planting

Sow in well drained deep soil

Plant seeds at shallow depth

Keep soil moist during germination

Transplant seedlings carefully due to deep taproot

How to Grow

Grow in full sun

Water young plants regularly

Allow deep root development

Avoid transplanting mature seedlings

Minimal pruning required

Tips

Requires patience due to slow growth

Best suited for large open spaces

Protect young seedlings from pests

Use deep containers if starting indoors

Avoid waterlogged soil

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Deciduous

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Tree

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

outdoor

About
Shagbark Hickory Seeds for Planting – Carya ovata Hardy Nut Tree Seeds
seed-type

SEED TYPE

NonGMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Nut tree

Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a slow-growing, long-lived hardwood tree known for its distinctive peeling bark and sweet edible nuts. It is highly valued for shade, wildlife habitat, and strong timber. Ideal for large gardens, farms, and natural landscapes, this tree thrives with minimal maintenance once established.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

1–2 inches

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–80 ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Cold temperate

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

No

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 ft

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1–2 inches

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Deep well

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000111101

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Shagbark Hickory develop peeling bark?

Mature trees naturally form loose strips of gray-brown bark that curl away from the trunk, creating its characteristic shagbark appearance.

How large can a Shagbark Hickory become?

It can develop into a large canopy tree, so generous spacing is important when selecting a permanent planting location.

When are Shagbark Hickory nuts usually ready?

Nuts generally mature in autumn, when their outer husks change appearance and begin separating from the nut.

Does Shagbark Hickory have attractive fall foliage?

Yes. Its compound leaves can develop warm yellow to golden tones during autumn before dropping.

Is Shagbark Hickory suitable for a small garden?

Because it becomes a large tree, it is better suited to spacious landscapes rather than confined planting areas.

What wildlife uses Shagbark Hickory?

Its nuts can provide a food source for wildlife, while the mature tree offers habitat and structural cover.