Carya ovata

A superb tree, native to large areas of eastern North America and one of the stars of the famous Westonbirt Arboretum with its green leaves that turn a glowing golden-yellow in autumn. A fantastic specimen tree and can in a good position produce sweet, edible seed when mature. Its eventual size makes it suitable for larger gardens or woodland areas.

Only recommended for patient gardeners happy to plant out a young specimen and watch it develop over the years.

IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ) - As a general rule, Carya grow poorly in containers and should be planted out when young as they develop a large tap root early on. Therefore the few plants we have available are very small at a seedling size and absolutely not for instant gratification! 

• Position: Full sun or light, partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well drained soil. Will tolerate chalky soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Carya ovata will establish itself better in a warm garden.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Carya ovata grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, stately tree.
  • Height: 25 - 30 m
  • Spread: 10 - 15 m