Carya ovata

Shagbark Hickory

Family: Juglandaceae Walnut


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 40' to 50' / 12.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive