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Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
Pignut Hickory from a distance along the Native Tree Walk

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.

Photos

Fruit

Fruit of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Habit

A Pignut Hickory tree in its habitat.

Leaves - Summer

Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Leaves - Fall

Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.
Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Branch

Branch of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Bark

Bark of a Pignut Hickory tree.
Bark of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Bud

Bud of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Flower

Flowers of a Pignut Hickory tree.
More Information

Scientific Name: Carya glabra

Family: Walnut

Seasonality: Deciduous

Wood Type: Hardwood

Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Inventory Number: 2549

Location
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Photos

Fruit

Fruit of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Habit

A Pignut Hickory tree in its habitat.

Leaves - Summer

Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Leaves - Fall

Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.
Leaves of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Branch

Branch of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Bark

Bark of a Pignut Hickory tree.
Bark of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Bud

Bud of a Pignut Hickory tree.

Flower

Flowers of a Pignut Hickory tree.