Carya ovata

Shagbark Hickory

General Product Information

• Species:

  Shagbark Hickory

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Habitat:

  Low moist woods and slopes in rich soils.

• Bloom Period:

  Spring

• Flower Color:

  Yellow

• Typical Height:

  75.0 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  48 in

• pH:

  4.0 – 7.3

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  96

• Truax Seedbox:

  Hand