Overview
Carya x laneyi is a bushy trees in the genus Carya, part of the Juglandaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Carya x laneyi grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and low maintenance.
About
Carya x laneyi is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Carya genus, known for its robust form and large compound leaves that offer vivid autumn colours. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar suits cottage and informal gardens where low maintenance is desired. It flowers in spring and summer, with male flowers appearing as catkins and female flowers developing into nuts, some containing edible kernels.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Carya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Carya x laneyi size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Carya x laneyi
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to crown gall, powdery mildews and leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Carya x laneyi?
Carya x laneyi prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Carya x laneyi need?
Carya x laneyi grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Carya x laneyi hardy in the UK?
Carya x laneyi has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Carya x laneyi?
Seed sown in situ as soon as ripe.
