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Mockernut

Carya Tomentosa

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Overview

The Mockernut Hickory, Carya tomentosa, is a robust deciduous tree, growing 50-60 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft. It boasts a dense, rounded crown and sturdy, furrowed bark. In spring, yellow-green catkins complement compound leaves that turn golden in fall. This slow-growing, long-lived tree prefers well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 5-9, it is drought-resistant once established, providing valuable wildlife sustenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — is a robust deciduous tree
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — is a robust deciduous treeMockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it is drought-resistant once established, providing valuable wildlife sustenanceMockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — In spring, yellow-green catkins complement compound leaves that turn golden in fallMockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — It boasts a dense, rounded crown and sturdy, furrowed barkMockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — This slow-growing, long-lived tree prefers well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shadeMockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Carya tomentosa+35

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
60–80 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Family
Juglandaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — growing 50-60 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — is a robust deciduous tree
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it is drought-resistant once established, providing valuable wildlife sustenance
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — In spring, yellow-green catkins complement compound leaves that turn golden in fall
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — It boasts a dense, rounded crown and sturdy, furrowed bark
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — This slow-growing, long-lived tree prefers well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Carya tomentosa
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — deciduous hardwood species native to the Eastern United States
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — This lofty tree reaches impressive heights typically ranging from 50 to 60 feet
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — with some specimens soaring up to 80 feet
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — providing expansive canopy coverage that spans approximately 30 to 40 feet in width
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Its growth habit presents a rounded
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — spreading crown full of dense foliage
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — comprising 5 to 9 leaflets with the underside sporting a distinctive pale
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — fuzzy texture that is soft to the touch
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — which vary from 8 to 12 inches in length
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of golden-yellow
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — they are highly nutritious and desirable to a wide range of wildlife
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Although the nuts are difficult to crack
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — enriching the ecosystem of your garden.<br><br>In terms of care
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — including squirrels and birds
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — the Mockernut Hickory is relatively low maintenance
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — thriving best in full sunlight and well-drained soils
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9

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