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Shagbark Hickory

Carya Ovata

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Overview

The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a striking deciduous tree, prized for its unique, peeling bark and pinnate leaves, reaching lengths up to 24 inches. Mature specimens stand 70-90 feet with canopy spreads up to 70 feet, encouraging placement in spacious landscapes. It yields edible nuts favored by wildlife and is valued for its hard, durable wood. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun, offering splendid golden fall foliage.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a striking deciduous tree

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Juglandaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (58)

Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — Mature specimens stand 70-90 feet with canopy spreads up to 70 feet; the Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a, image 52
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — reaching lengths up to 24 inches; <br><br>The Carya ovata provides ecological benefits, image 51
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a striking deciduous tree; mature specimens stand 70-90 feet with canopy, image 49
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — peeling bark and pinnate leaves; when incorporating this North American native into your garden, image 50
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — encouraging placement in spacious landscapes; the Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a majestic deciduous hardwood, image 53
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — It yields edible nuts favored by wildlife and is valued for its hard, durable wood; the tree's compound leaves are, image 54
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — providing striking textural interest for any landscape design; consider its mature size: the Shagbark Hickory can, image 57
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — Prefers well-drained soils and full sun, offering splendid golden fall foliage; the tree is adaptable to various, image 55
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a majestic deciduous hardwood tree; encouraging placement in spacious, image 56
Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) — As landscape architect assistants; such as attracting a variety of wildlife; its nuts are a favorite for squirrels, image 58

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