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
Flood Tolerance
none
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
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
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
