Chinese Hickory Carya cathayensis

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Botanical Name:

Carya cathayensis

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

cathayensis

Common Name:

Chinese Hickory

Seeds Per Pound:
135
Quantity:
8.4 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
60 feet
Collection Locale:
China
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6
In Stock: 8.4 lb
Prices
  • Carya cathayensis

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 0 seeds)
$12.95
1 oz (~ 8 seeds)
$15.01
1 lb (~ 135 seeds)
$120.00
1 kg (~ 298 seeds)
$240.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, rinse and change the water, repeat process daily for 4 days.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Carya cathayensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in) at a slow rate.
* The seed is eaten raw or cooked. Rich in oil. it has a sweet flavour and is highly esteemed by the Chinese. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months. An edible oil from the seed is used in cooking.
* The wood is hard, tough, elastic. Used for tool handles etc. A very good fuel, burning well and giving off a lot of heat. more...