shagbark hickory
Carya ovata
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A large native deciduous tree valued for its distinctive shaggy gray bark, compound leaves that turn golden-bronze in fall, and edible nuts. It requires space to mature but provides excellent shade and wildlife food.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A large native deciduous tree valued for its distinctive shaggy gray bark, compound leaves that turn golden-bronze in fall, and edible nuts. It requires space to mature but provides excellent shade and wildlife food.
Climate Match for your location
See how well shagbark hickory grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation