
Pignut Hickory
Description
Pignut Hickory has blackish bark with narrow, interlacing edges. The nut is spherical to pear-shaped with a thin husk that has raised ridges along the seams. The tree is generally found in dry upland forests. Nuts provide significant forage for wildlife.
Scientific Name: Carya glabra
Family: Walnut
Seasonality: Deciduous
Wood Type: Hardwood
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Shade Tolerance: Intermediate
Inventory Number: 2549