Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

Carya × schneckii

USDA Symbol:

CASC16

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

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-brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers bottomland areas with fertile soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit delayed germination and germinate in second spring. Plant nuts in fall or stratify over winter.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI