Carya Species, Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Upland Hickory
Caryaovata
Synonym
Carya
ovata var. fraxinifolia
Carya
ovata var. nuttallii
Carya
ovata var. pubescens
Hicoria
alba
Hicoria
ovata
I would say that this is the most common hickory species of all. A coarse textured, but very handsome tree, mostly found in upland forest...Read More
One of our most beautiful large native shade trees, and one of the few in whose shade a garden or lawn can flourish. Glowing golden fall ...Read More
The buds of the Shagbark opening are always one of my favorite spring sights. They look like big green tulips with a touch of red.
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These trees grow wild in the woods here. I love the tasty nuts but it is hard to get them before the squirrels empty the whole tree.
The Shagbarks nuts are easily cracked with a regular nutcracker. You still have to pick the nut out fairly similar to black walnuts, but...Read More
The nuts, largest of all hickory nuts, are sweet and edible.
The wood is hard, heavy, strong, and very flexible, making i...Read More
With it's beautiful golden Fall coloration, Shagbark Hickories grace our forests and roadways in this area. Their tall, straight trunks a...Read More
I am 1/8 American Indian, probably Cherokee Tribe, and am interested in Southeastern Indian cooking. Here's a quote from the famous plan...Read More
The smooth white seed of Carya ovata is often cited as the sweetest of the Hickory nuts. Like all Carya species, the wood is priz...Read More