Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

Carya floridana

USDA Symbol:

CAFL6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,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

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Well-adapted to periodic fire in Florida scrub ecosystems. Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire and benefits from fire-maintained open canopy.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to scrub and sandhill habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–120 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh or kept moist. Plant directly in fall or cold stratify. Nuts are recalcitrant and lose viability if dried.