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Shellbark Hickory
A rare Carolinian native found north of Lake Erie, producing the largest and sweetest nuts of any hickory, eaten raw or baked like pecans and sought out by wildlife. Striking shaggy peeling bark, bold compound foliage and golden-yellow fall colour make it a standout specimen for larger naturalized landscapes and moist bottomlands.
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Seedling
Description
A rare Carolinian native found north of Lake Erie, producing the largest and sweetest nuts of any hickory, eaten raw or baked like pecans and sought out by wildlife. Striking shaggy peeling bark, bold compound foliage and golden-yellow fall colour make it a standout specimen for larger naturalized landscapes and moist bottomlands.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Carya lacinlosa |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Caryer à écorce en coquille |
| Site Use | Culinary, Specimen Plant, Woodland Garden |
| Height | 85 Feet |
| Spread | 65 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Slow Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Golden-yellow |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average, Wet Soil/Wetlands |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Carolinian, Native, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 3 |
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