Shellbark Hickory

Carya laciniosa
Juglandaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Tree reaching 60' to 80' or more in height; high branching with a straight, slender trunk, and narrow oblong crown of small spreading branches, the lower drooping, the upper ascending. The seed is sweetand edible. Possesses interesting "shaggy" bark similar to that of C. ovata.

Source of plant

Peter A. Hyypio, Woodlanders Inc., Ruth Nix

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

food, bark