Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata 'Wilcox'
Juglandaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Perennial
Source of plant
Howard Pidduck, Nolin River Nut Tree Nursery
Description
Discovered in Geneva, Ohio in 1934. An excellent producer that sets early-maturing, medium-sized nuts (4.9 grams) that are 41% kernel and crack out into whole halves. Protogynous (stigmas receptive before anthers of same flower are mature).
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
fruiting characteristics, food