Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Shellbark Hickory
Carya laciniosa

Shellbark Hickory leaves
Shellbark Hickory leaves
 
Features
Bark is loose and shaggy in appearance; yellow to golden bronze fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun; best in moist soils, tolerates wet sites; prefers slightly acid to neutral soil pH. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
70-100 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Narrowly oblong to irregular 
 
Native To:
United States  
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Tolerance
Wet Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Brown
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Hickory bark beetle.
 
Additional Notes
This tree is difficult to transplant due to a deep taproot. The size of the tree limits its use in many landscapes.The nuts can be messy when they fall.

 

 
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