Carya ovata - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Little Shellbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a large, upright tree that produces green-white flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce green fruit from October. The Little Shellbark Hickory also has fingered, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and scaly. In a sunny location with loamy, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * flood tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Little Shellbark Hickory are medium green, fingered. They are about 20 - 30 cm in size. Little Shellbark Hickory turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Little Shellbark Hickory has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Little Shellbark Hickory is an upright growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it grows 50 - 90 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The green-white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
Carya ovata forms green fruits with a sweet, nutty flavour. Ripening time from October.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Carya ovata is a deep-rooting plant.