Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata

Shagbark Hickory form
Shagbark Hickory form
 
Features
Loose shaggy bark and yellow to bronze fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun; best in moist soils, toleratessome dryness; prefers slightly acid soil pH. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
60-80 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Narrow, oval form. 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Dry 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

Insect Damage


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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