Hickory, Shagbark

Carya ovata

Family: Juglandaceae

6-18 inch height at sale, bare root

2-0

Native to Vermont

Sourced from NY

Choice edible. Firewood dense, hot

General Information

Recommended Spacing (ft)	30 - 50
Mature Width (ft)	40 - 50
Mature Height (ft)	70 - 80
Annual Growth Rate (in)	6 - 12
Sun Preference	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Type	Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Soil Moisture	Well-drained

Description
Shagbark hickory is native to the eastern US. The wood is utilized for generating heat and smoking meat and fish. The nuts are edible and also a wildlife forage.

Shagbark hickory is usually found in non-wetlands. It grows as a single stem, and its growth rate is slow. In West Haven, VT, there is a shagbark hickory that is just shy of 90 ft tall.

$6.00