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pignut hickory

pignut hickory

Carya glabra

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

Pignut hickory is a tall, deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America, valued for its strong wood and small edible nuts. It displays attractive golden-bronze fall foliage and adapts well to a range of soil conditions.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–80′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.87.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.3

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Fall

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

nut

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
12 years
Propagation
seed