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Carya tomentosa

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Hickory-nut, large tree Eastcoast USA, slow growth in youth. The size after 10 years is 6 meter. The flower colour is yellow flowers. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : North Carolina, summer 2004

Date taken : 08.07.2003

Other information on the picture : Blue Ridge Parkway - 4 mi

Common name : Hickory

Family : Juglandaceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

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

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 12.5 and 15 meter
width approx : between 7.5 and 10 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : compound leaves
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : march - april
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop