Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

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.

Current Sale Size: 18-24” bare-root seedlings.

* Bundles of 25 qualify for Mix & Match discount, see Hardwoods collection for more information.

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

Origin: native

Uses: lumber, wildlife, shade, ornamental, fall colors, firewood