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Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory
- » Delicious hickory nuts
- » Golden fall color
- » Shape provides great shade
- Category:Tree
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:70-90 ft
- Spread:50-70 ft
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
This low maintenance shade tree will be a showy and edible addition to your own. The barks commonly peels and curls off it's straight trunk. Covered in yellow-green leaves, thick-shelled hickory nuts are nestled in-between. These nuts are perfect for eating and cooking.
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Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carya ovata
Plant in humusy, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.