Carya tomentosa
Juglandaceae
Named for large nut shells containing small kernels. Prefers soil with humus/organic material. Produces large quantity of nuts in the fall. Structurally stable branches that withstand winds.
Summary
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Good
Wildlife Benefits
Nuts food source for mammals, gamebirds; bat roosting site; moth/butterfly host; insect host, attracts woodpeckers
Pollination Type
Wind
Plant Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
231
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-May)
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Full Sun to Part Shade: Receives 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Large (75-100 ft)
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Slow: 1 ft or less per year
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Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
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Dry: Soil normally retains little to no water
Root - Fungal Association
Ectomycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on outside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Very Low
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Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Absent
- Oak Mixed: Rare
- Alluvial: Occasional
- Red Maple Mixed: Rare
- Ruderal: Absent
Bloom Color
Yellow
Form
Tree
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Medium: 100-250 years
Soil pH
Acidic (pH<6.8)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern