Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
589530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Écon. Indochine , n.s., 23: 2 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588862

Common Names

  • Carya tonkinensis
  • Tonkinensis Carya
  • Tonkinensis Carya Plant

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Description

Carya tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Hickory, Tonkin Hickory, and Swamp Hickory, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It has a gray bark with deep furrows and a rounded crown. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada and is typically found in moist, lowland forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carya tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a stabilizer for sand dunes. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carya tonkinensis has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carya tonkinensis is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature trees. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.

Where to Find Carya tonkinensis

Carya tonkinensis is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

Carya tonkinensis FAQ

What is the common name of Carya tonkinensis?

Tonkin Hickory

What is the growth rate of Carya tonkinensis?

Slow to medium growth rate

What is the natural habitat of Carya tonkinensis?

Dry to moist soils in woodlands, savannas, and along streams

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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