Southern Shagbark, Southern shagbark hickory

Carya carolinae-septentrionalis

Physical Characteristics

Carya carolinae-septentrionalis is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a slow rate.It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from April to May. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-eastern N. America - Delaware to Georgia and Tennessee.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[105]. Large and sweet[183]. Up to 25mm long[235]. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known