Carya-Hickory


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Image Common Name Botanical Name Description  
Bitternut Hickory Carya cordiformis Zones 4-9  Ht. 50-70'  Grows in full sun. Has a pear shaped nut that is good for wildlife. Wood used for tool handles and paneling for homes.
Pignut Hickory Carya glabra Zones 4-9 Ht. 50-75' Grows in full sun, on ridge tops, and slopes. Wood used for planeling and tool handles. Good wildlife food.    
Shellbark Hickory Caryr laciniosa Zones 5-9 Ht. 50-75' Grows in full sun, in deep moist rich soil. Used for root stock for pecans. Wood is used for tool handles. Nuts are sweet and fragrant. Good for wildlife. 
Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata Zones 5-10 Ht. 50-75' Grows in full sun, in widely adaptable soil. Has a deep taproot with rough, shaggy, light gray bark. It has rich flavored nuts. Good wildlife food. 
Mockernut Hickory Carya tomentosa Zones 4-9 Ht. 50-80' Grows in full sun, in widely adaptable soil. Used to make furniture, flooring, tool handles, and baseball bats. Good for wildlife.    
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