Shagbark Hickory
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a large long living attractive deciduous tree has bark that peels in long, tough curls off the straight trunk. The thick-shelled hickory nuts are edible. Shagbark hickory is a very strong and hard wood, and has one of the highest firewood fuel values.
Soils: Sand, loam, clay
Growth rate: Relatively fast
Moisture: Moist to wet
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to shade
Mature Height: 60 - 80 ft., reaching up to 150 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Medium
Uses: lumber, wildlife, shade, ornamental, fall colors, firewood
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a large long living attractive deciduous tree has bark that peels in long, tough curls off the straight trunk. The thick-shelled hickory nuts are edible. Shagbark hickory is a very strong and hard wood, and has one of the highest firewood fuel values.
Soils: Sand, loam, clay
Growth rate: Relatively fast
Moisture: Moist to wet
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to shade
Mature Height: 60 - 80 ft., reaching up to 150 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Medium
Uses: lumber, wildlife, shade, ornamental, fall colors, firewood
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a large long living attractive deciduous tree has bark that peels in long, tough curls off the straight trunk. The thick-shelled hickory nuts are edible. Shagbark hickory is a very strong and hard wood, and has one of the highest firewood fuel values.
Soils: Sand, loam, clay
Growth rate: Relatively fast
Moisture: Moist to wet
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to shade
Mature Height: 60 - 80 ft., reaching up to 150 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Medium
Uses: lumber, wildlife, shade, ornamental, fall colors, firewood