Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

Carya × laneyi

USDA Symbol:

CALA34

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

squirrels, birds, deer, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow, golden

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Hickory nuts should be planted fresh in fall or cold-stratified over winter. Seeds must not dry out during stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI