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Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

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

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

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Carya myristiciformisCarya myristiciformis

Nutmeg Hickory

In Stock: 8.891 lb (Total:8.891lb)

Carya myristiciformis

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Details

Germination:

66%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

Quantity:

8.89 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835292

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

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

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating beauty and ecological importance of the Nutmeg Hickory (Carya myristiciformis). As the rarest hickory species globally, this majestic deciduous tree graces landscapes from northeastern Mexico to North Carolina's coastal plains. Reaching heights of up to 100 feet, its growth is slow, rising just 30 feet in its initial 20 years. Thriving in full sun and moist, rich soils, it's often found along riverbanks, swamps, and limestone terrains. Nutmeg Hickory showcases a scaly, reddish-brown bark adorned with a unique diamond-shaped ridge pattern and boasts striking leaves with an initially silvery-golden underside that matures to bronze. It's a resilient species, tolerating sandy or clay soils and drought, though intolerant of shade. With a burly taproot that extends over 4 feet, it's best planted in a permanent locale. Notably, it supports the Hickory Horned Devil and Luna moths, playing a vital role in native ecosystems. Embrace this botanical wonder and enhance biodiversity today!