Shellbark Hickory

Scientific Name
Carya laciniosa
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Bark is loose and shaggy in appearance; yellow to golden bronze fall color.

Culture

Full sun; best in moist soils, tolerates wet sites; prefers slightly acid to neutral soil pH.

Notes

This tree is difficult to transplant due to a deep taproot. The size of the tree limits its use in many landscapes.The nuts can be messy when they fall.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
70.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
100.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Narrowly oblong to irregular

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Shellbark Hickory leaves
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3498
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Shellbark Hickory fruit
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3499
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Shellbark Hickory bark
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3500
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
188