Shagbark hickory, Shellbark hickory, Upland hickory
It is a temperate plant. It is native to E. North America. A hardy tree. It can grow on poor soils. It can stand hard winters. It does best on rich, moist soils. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Cuamecate, Nogal encarcelado
Synonyms
- Carya alba subsp. ovata (Mill.) Schwer.
- Carya borealis (Ashe) C. K. Schneid.
- Carya mexicana Engelm.
- Hicoria borealis Ashe
- Hicoria ovata
- Juglans ovata Mill.
Edible Portion
- Nuts, Seeds, Sap
Where does Shagbark hickory grow?
Found in: Australia, Britain, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, North America, Mexico, Slovakia, Romania, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are about 14-25 Carya species.
Status: The main source of edible hickories.
Growing Shagbark hickory, Shellbark hickory, Upland hickory
Cultivation: Seeds that sink should be used for planting. They can be stored for some time at 0°C. Seedlings grow slowly for 2-3 years. They do not transplant easily.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. They can be boiled or baked and used in cornbread. They are added to soups. The oil can be prepared by boiling the crushed nuts slowly and skimming off the oil.
Production: Trees are slow growing. Trees are long lived. They can live for 200-300 years. Nuts for eating are dried for a few weeks.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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