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Carya cordiformis

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Real hickory . The size after 10 years is 6 m. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

Date taken : 27.08.2017

Common name : Swamp hickory

Family : Juglandaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : North Carolina, summer 2004

© picture 3 : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

© picture 5 : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 6 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Les Arbres du Monde au Huelgoat, Bretagn

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours