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Carya floridana (Scrub Hickory seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Scrub Hickory

Carya floridana

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Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process daily for 4 days

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, , mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, remove mulch upon germination

In a Nutshell:

* Carya floridana (syn. Hicoria floridana) the scrub hickory, is a tree native to the southeastern United States, where it is endemic in central Florida.

* Although it can grow to the height of 25 meters, many specimens are seen as shrubs 3–5 m tall with many small trunks. more...

* The kernel is sweet, though the shell is thick. The seed is up to 3cm long. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months. more...