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.

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