Hickory, Shagbark
Carya ovata
12-18 inch in height at sale, bare root
Native to Vermont
Sourced from NY
Choice edible. Firewood dense, hot
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. At 20 years, the tree is usually around 15 ft tall, but it can reach heights of 75 ft +. In West Haven, VT, there is a shagbark hickory that is just shy of 90 ft tall.
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