Carya ovata var. mexicana
Carya ovata var. mexicana
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
GBIF: Sarahí Díaz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juglandaceae
- Genus:
- Carya
- Species:
- Carya ovata var. mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, squirrels, small mammals, deer
- Fall Color:
- golden yellow
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be planted immediately after stratification. Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases with storage.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch