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Shagbark Hickory is a large deciduous tree native to North America, reaching heights of 20-25 meters or more. The tree is recognizable by its distinctive shaggy, peeling bark on mature trunks, which gives the species its common name. It produces edible nuts enclosed in a thick husk and displays attractive golden-yellow fall foliage.
Water: Medium · Height: 2250 cm · Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including loamy and sandy soils.
Carya (genus)
tree
A fellow Juglandaceae — similar growing habits to Shagbark Hickory
Carya illinoinensis
treeA fellow Juglandaceae — similar growing habits to Shagbark Hickory
Juglans regia
treeA fellow Juglandaceae — similar growing habits to Shagbark Hickory
Juglans nigra
treeA fellow Juglandaceae — similar growing habits to Shagbark Hickory
These three thrive alongside Shagbark Hickory — and alongside each other.
