Southern Shagbark (Carya carolinae-septentrionalis)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Carya carolinae-septentrionalis is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a slow rate.It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from April to May. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. Large and sweet. Up to 25mm long. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry limestone hills, river bottoms and low flat often inundated woods, especially in clay soils. Wet bottomlands, rocky hillsides, and limestone outcrops at elevations of 150 - 200 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)