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general information on hickory trees
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Hickory (Carya spp.) is composed of at least 16
species native to Asia, Central America and North America . The word carya is from the
Greek name for nut. This group can be split into the true hickories and the pecans.
Pecan hickories usually have more and narrower leaflets
and are generally shorter lived than the true hickories.
Most hickories have edible nuts and the Pecan is grown
commercially. Hickory wood tends to be strong and resilient and is often used to
flavor meat in smoking or barbecuing.
Hickory, Shellbark
Carya laciniosa
An attractive, high-branching tree. Large brown sweet nuts. Likes moist soil. Grows 60' to
80', 40' spread. (Self-pollinating)
The Shellbark Hickory can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the
arborday.org zone map.
Type of tree:
The Shellbark Hickory falls into the following type(s): Nut Trees
Mature Height:
The Shellbark Hickory grows to be 60' - 80' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The Shellbark Hickory has a spread of about 40' at full maturity.
Spread Variations:
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow growth rate.
Sun:
This hickory does well in full sun.
Soil:
The Shellbark Hickory grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich,
sandy, wet, clay soils.
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Shape:
This hickory has oval, rounded shape.
Leaves:
Pinnately compound, 5-9 leaflets, 10"-24" long, dark yellow-green on top.
Flower Color:
Greenish
Bloom Time:
Spring.
Fruit Description:
Large, oval, 1/4" thick husk covers a hard, light brown shell, 1 3/4"-2
1/2" with 4-6 "ribs." The large kernel is sweet. Harvest in fall.
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Additional Information
Attributes:
A native of moist bottomlands and floodplains of the United States, the shellbark
hickory's wood is hard and strong, and its nut is prized for its sweetness. It is a sturdy
strong with a life span of 80 or more years. The large nut is a wildlife favorite.
Description:
An attractive, high-branching tree. Large brown sweet nuts. Likes moist soil. Grows 60' to
80', 40' spread. (Self-pollinating)
Wildlife Value:
The leaves of the Shellbark Hickory are eaten by deer and other browsers while the nuts
are consumed by deer, bear, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, wild turkey, and wood
ducks.
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