Carya laciniosa

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Days to germination90–120 days

“requires: Cold stratification (90–120 days at 34–41°F)” — How to grow Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) - Food-foresting.com

Days to maturity10–20 years

“Trees grown from seed can take 10–20 years to bear nuts.” — How to grow Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) - Food-foresting.com

Germination temperature34–41 °F

Lightfull sun

Waterconsistent moisture during the first 3–5 years. Mature trees withstand drought but produce better nuts with steady water supply

“Seedlings need consistent moisture during the first 3–5 years.” — How to grow Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) - Food-foresting.com

Soil pH6–7

“These trees prefer: pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)” — How to grow Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) - Food-foresting.com

Propagationseed, grafting

“Trees grown from seed can take 10–20 years to bear nuts. Many named cultivars are propagated via grafting onto seedling rootstock.” — How to grow Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) - Food-foresting.com

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