Height: 75’
Spread: 55’
Shape: Oval
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Green
Fall Color: Yellow-Brown
Flower: Insignificant
Fruit: Showy Edible Nut
Distinctive Features: Ornamental bark with edible nuts

Carya ovata, or Shagbark Hickory, is a majestic deciduous tree known for its distinctive peeling bark and delicious, edible nuts. With its towering form, golden-yellow fall foliage, and wildlife-friendly qualities, it adds beauty and ecological value to any landscape.

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Photo Credit: NC State Extension