Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis)

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Carya cordiformis

Bitternut hickory is a medium to large, strong wooded, deciduous tree - closely related to the pecan but without edible nuts. Bitternut hickory seeds are eaten by rabbits, and both its seeds and bark are eaten by other wildlife.

*Some transplant difficulty due to large taproot

Current Sale Size: 7 gallon pot

Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay

Moisture: Moist to wet

Shade Tolerance: Sun, Shade, Part Shade

Mature Height: 50' - 80'

Deer Damage Potential: Medium

Uses: Lumber, Attracts Wildlife, Shade, Ornamental