Pignut hickory (Carya Tomentosa)

Description: Carya glabra, commonly called pignut hickory, is a medium to large, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and rounded crown that typically grows 50-80' (less frequently to 100') tall. It is primarily native to hillsides and ridges in somewhat dry soils, but may also be found in some moist soils.Size: Can grow up to 120 feet tall, but is typically 50–65 feet tall with a spread of 30–40 feet Trunk: Tapering Crown: Oval and open, with slender, contorted branches Bark: Smooth and gray-brown on young trees, developing rounded ridges that form an irregular diamond-shaped pattern Leaves: Alternate, feather-compound, 8–12 inches long, with 5 (rarely 7) leaflets. Leaflets are lance-shaped, narrow at base or near middle, with a toothed margin and a tapered tip. Fruit: Pear-shaped and slightly winged near the tip, with a thick-shelled nut that is about 1 inch long. The husk splits halfway to the base, and the interior kernel is bitter. Fall color: Turns bright yellow

Price: 17.95 USD

Location: McMinnville, Tennessee

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