Permaculture companion plants for Shagbark hickory

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White Oak	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_alba Edible true Growth Slow Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 3-9 Layer Tall trees Alternate name Hybrid oak Soil type Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Fagaceae Height 20.0 Edible parts Seed Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Quercus alba Native to Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin Introduced into Leeward Is. Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:295763-1 Edible uses Coffee Utility Fire starter, Tannin, Lumber, Dynamic accumulator		Show Edit
White Pine	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_strobus Edible true Growth Fast Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Tall trees Alternate name Eastern white pine Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Pinaceae Height 20.0 Edible parts Flowers, Inner bark, Seed, Shoots Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pinus strobus Native to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin Introduced into Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:197100-2 Edible uses Condiment, Drink, Gum, Tea Utility Dye, Gum, Herbicide, Pitch, Waterproofing, Lumber		Show Edit
Loblolly Pine	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_taeda Growth Medium Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Layer Tall trees Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Pinaceae Height 40.0 Warning Weed potential Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pinus taeda Native to Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia Introduced into Hawaii, Illinois, Korea, Mauritius, New South Wales, Queensland, Réunion Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263357-1 Edible uses Condiment Utility Dye, Herbicide, Resin, Lumber		Show Edit
Sugar maple	USDA Hardiness zone 3-8 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Leaves Deciduous Height 30.0 Layer Tall trees Utility Companion, Animal feed, Fire starter, Potash, Preservative, Lumber, Dynamic accumulator Edible true Edible parts Inner bark, Leaves, Sap, Seed Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_saccharum Growth Slow Alternate name Florida maple, hard maple, rock maple Family Aceraceae German name Zucker-ahorn Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Acer saccharum Native to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin Introduced into Korea, Poland Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56795-1 Edible uses Sweetener	The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. It is known for its distinctive five-lobed leaves and its production of maple syrup. In terms of appearance, the sugar maple has a rounded crown and a straight, sturdy trunk. Its leaves are typically 3-6 inches in size and have five lobes with serrated edges. The tree's flowers are small and green, and are followed by the production of winged seeds called samaras. In terms of size and growth rate, the sugar maple can grow to be quite large, reaching heights of up to 75 feet and widths of up to 50 feet. It has a moderate to fast growth rate, and can live for several hundred years. To differentiate the sugar maple from other species of maple, one can look for its distinctive five-lobed leaves and its winged seeds. Additionally, the bark of the sugar maple is smooth and gray when the tree is young, but becomes dark and deeply furrowed as the tree matures. In terms of growing conditions, the sugar maple prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial to full sunlight. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, but prefers slightly acidic soil. To cultivate the sugar maple successfully, a grower may need to provide regular watering and mulching, as well as protection from strong winds. The sugar maple is winter hardy and can withstand cold temperatures. The sugar maple is edible, and its sap can be collected and boiled down to produce maple syrup. The tree's leaves, seeds, and bark can also be used for medicinal purposes. In terms of its value for wildlife, the sugar maple provides food and shelter for a variety of species. Its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals, and its leaves provide food for caterpillars. The tree's sturdy branches provide perches for birds and its dense canopy offers protection from the elements.	Show Edit
Red Oak	USDA Hardiness zone 3-7 Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 25.0 Layer Tall trees Edible true Edible parts Seed Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_rubra Growth Fast Alternate name Northern red oak Family Fagaceae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Quercus rubra Native to Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin Introduced into Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Krym, Netherlands, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine Plants of the World Online https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:296701-1 Edible uses Coffee Utility Dye, Tannin, Lumber, Dynamic accumulator	Red oak is a large deciduous tree that is native to eastern and central North America. It typically grows to be between 60 and 80 feet tall and can live for several hundred years. The leaves of the red oak are alternate, simple, and lobed, with 7-11 lobes per leaf. The leaves are bright green in the summer and turn red, orange, and yellow in the fall. The bark of the red oak is dark gray and deeply furrowed. The tree produces small, yellow-green flowers in the spring, followed by acorns that mature in the fall. Red oak prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun. It can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels, but it prefers slightly acidic soil. In order to cultivate red oak successfully, a grower may need to provide adequate moisture and sunlight and protect the tree from strong winds. Red oak is winter hardy and can withstand cold temperatures. The acorns of the red oak are edible and were an important food source for Native American tribes. They can be collected in the fall and stored for later use. The acorns can be roasted and ground into a flour, which can be used to make bread or other baked goods. The wood of the red oak is strong and durable and is commonly used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. Red oak is valuable to wildlife as a source of food and shelter. The tree provides acorns for birds and small mammals, and the leaves provide food for caterpillars, which are an important food source for many species of birds. The tree also provides nesting sites for many species of birds and other animals.	Show Edit