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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 4–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — providing expansive canopy coverage that spans approximately 30 to 40 feet in width

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

Type
Tree
Family
Juglandaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — tree for full or half
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of golden-yellow
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — with some specimens soaring up to 80 feet; spreading crown full of dense foliage
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — growing 50-60 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — spreading crown full of dense foliage; scientifically known as Carya tomentosa
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — is a robust deciduous tree; in spring, yellow-green catkins complement compound leaves that turn golden in fall
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Its growth habit presents a rounded
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Its growth habit presents a rounded; tree for full or half
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — In spring, yellow-green catkins complement compound leaves that turn golden in fall
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — providing expansive canopy coverage that spans approximately 30 to 40 feet in width; including squirrels and birds
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — spreading crown full of dense foliage
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Carya tomentosa; they are highly nutritious and desirable to a wide range of wildlife
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — fuzzy texture that is soft to the touch
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it is drought-resistant once established, providing valuable wildlife sustenance; its growth habit presents a
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) — It boasts a dense, rounded crown and sturdy, furrowed bark; although the nuts are difficult to crack
Mockernut (Carya Tomentosa) — It boasts a dense, rounded crown and sturdy, furrowed bark
Carya Tomentosa
Carya Tomentosa
Carya Tomentosa
Carya Tomentosa
Carya Tomentosa
Carya Tomentosa
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