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Red Hickory

Carya Ovalis

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Overview

Red Hickory (Carya ovalis), a deciduous tree, typically reaches 60 to 80 ft with a spread of 20 to 30 ft. Its oblong, serrated leaves turn golden in fall, and its bark is tight and vertically ridged. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Produces edible nuts enclosed in thin husks, attracting wildlife. Hardy, with slow to moderate growth. Ideal for adding vertical interest in larger landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — including those that are dry or occasionally wet.<br><br>A defining trait of the Red Hickory is its bark
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — which is a rich gray-brown with interlacing ridges and furrowsRed Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — preferring well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil conditionsRed Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shadeRed Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — small yellow-green male and female flowers emerge separately on the same treeRed Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Hardy, with slow to moderate growthRed Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Native to the eastern United States+27

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Juglandaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — including those that are dry or occasionally wet.<br><br>A defining trait of the Red Hickory is its bark
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — which is a rich gray-brown with interlacing ridges and furrows
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — preferring well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil conditions
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — small yellow-green male and female flowers emerge separately on the same tree
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Hardy, with slow to moderate growth
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Native to the eastern United States
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — It thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 8
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — is a stately deciduous tree renowned for its strong wood and distinctive foliage
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — providing year-round visual interest
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Produces edible nuts enclosed in thin husks, attracting wildlife
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Its oblong, serrated leaves turn golden in fall, and its bark is tight and vertically ridged
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Red Hickory (Carya ovalis), a deciduous tree, typically reaches 60 to 80 ft with a spread of 20 to 30 ft
Red Hickory (Carya Ovalis) — Ideal for adding vertical interest in larger landscapes
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