Carya Laciniosa / Shellbark Hickory Genus - Carya Species - Laciniosa Common name - Shellbark Hickory Other names - Big Shell, King Nut, Carya Sulcata, Hicoria Lacinosa, Juglans lacinosa Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 5 - 8 Height / spread - 50'-80' / 15 - 24 m / 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m Plant type - Large Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Loam, well drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Edible, Shade Trees Germination rate - 70% Plant growth rate - Slow A medium to to large deciduous tree that bears many similarities to shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), shellbark hickory occurs on rich moist bottomlands in eastern North America. It typically has a straight high-branched trunk and a narrow crown formed by relatively short spreading branches. The gray bark divides into large plates, which detach and curl back from the trunk, giving it a shaggy appearance. The pinnate leaves are divided into seven to nine glossy lance-shaped leaflets (compared to shagbark hickory's five), with one large leaflet at the tip and the others paired. The leaves are dark green above, yellow- or bronze-green below, and turn yellow in fall. Inconspicuous flowers appear in spring, with male flowers borne in drooping catkins on second year wood, and female flowers in short spikes at the tips of the new growth. Pollination is by wind. Green, spherical, thick-husked fruits ripen tan or brown in fall. Each fruit contains a tan or brown, hard-shelled nut with a small sweet brown kernel at its center. The flavorful, edible nuts are valuable to wildlife, including large birds. This tree has hard, heavy, dense wood that is valuable for furniture making, wood flooring and tool handles. Slow- and clean-burning, it is excellent for fuel or for adding a pleasing flavor to smoked meats. Give this tree ample space and sunlight. Its long taproot grows best in deep well-drained soil. It requires and tolerates moister soils than does shagbark hickory. Use it in groups or as an individual specimen in parks, large residential properties, or naturalistic plantings. (source: learn2grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds