Scrub Hickory

Carya floridana, Juglandaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Prickly AshZanthoxylum americanum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lake's BoleteSuillus lakei

Nutrient Accumulation

Oregon White TruffleTuber oregonense

Nutrient Accumulation

Umbrella PolyporePolyporus umbellatus

Nutrient Accumulation

Pig's Ear MushroomGomphus clavatus

Nutrient Accumulation

Fringed Pelt LichenPeltigera praetextata

Nitrogen Fixation

Pacific CrabappleMalus fusca

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Western RhizopogonRhizopogon occidentalis

Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

ThimbleberryRubus parviflorus

Hickory canopy shades out thimbleberry which requires more light

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Nuts

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Bark

Common Questions

What zones does Scrub Hickory grow in?

Scrub Hickory grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Scrub Hickory?

Good companions for Scrub Hickory include Northern Prickly Ash, Lake's Bolete, Oregon White Truffle, Umbrella Polypore, Pig's Ear Mushroom.

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