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.
$6.00Price