Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

Carya cathayensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

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, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow, golden

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out; should be sown fresh or stored in moist medium at cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI