broom hickory

How to Grow and Care for broom hickory

broom hickory · Carya glabra
Also known as: brown hickory; hognut; pignut hickory; small-fruited hickory; pignut

Grow in a deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing broom hickory

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in a deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water broom hickory?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for broom hickory?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for broom hickory?

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What Soil Is Best for broom hickory?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for broom hickory?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize broom hickory?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune broom hickory?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate broom hickory?

Propagate by seed; seedlings rapidly develop a deep tap root and resent disturbance so plant out in permanent position in the first year

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How to Transplant broom hickory?

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How to Care for broom hickory in Winter?

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How to Plant broom hickory?

Grow in a deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot broom hickory?

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How to Harvest broom hickory?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to crown gall, powdery mildews and leaf spot- see leaf damage on woody plants

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of broom hickory

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Attributes of broom hickory

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright · Pendulous weeping
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Scientific Classification

Species
Carya glabra
Genus
Carya
Family
Juglandaceae
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