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Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

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Shagbark Hickory is a unique tree both for its looks and uses. Its bark peels into long thin vertical strips giving it a shaggy appearance. This and its golden fall leaves make it a gorgeous looking tree. This species produces tasty hickory nuts once mature. Hickory smoke is also treasured for curing meats and its generally fantastic smell.

This tree is best planted away from any buildings due to a deep taproot and large size. Many people remark on the unusual taproot for this tree that can be over 6 feet deep while the plant only has 2 feet of top growth.

Shagbark Hickory Quick Facts

Zone: 4a

Height: 21 m (70 ft)

Spread: 12 m (40 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Moisture: any

Growth rate: slow

Life span: long

Suckering: high

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Bark: shaggy looking bark peels vertically in long strips

Nuts: similar to pecans

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: yes

Native to: ON, QC

Other Names: carolina hickory, scalybark hickory, shellbark hickory, upland hickory

Tags: All Items, Deciduous Trees, Feature Trees, Native North America Plants, Nut Trees, Ornamental Trees, Permaculture, Shade Trees, SPECIALS, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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Shagbark Hickory - 2 Year Old

These seedlings are greenhouse-grown peat plugs transplanted to our bareroot fields for a second growing season. Better branched, with greater root mass than container seedlings.

Stock Type: Bareroot
Age: 2 years (P+1)
Size: 16-28 cm (6-11")

All seedlings are shipped dormant.

Shagbark Hickory - 2 Year Old

SAVE 23% (was $29.99)

$22.99/tree

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