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Carya glabra
COMMON: Pignut Hickory
LEAVES: Alternate, pinnately compound, 5 to 7 leaflets, 8 to 12", each leaflet about 3 to 6", 1 to 2" wide, green, great yellow fall color
Bark: Rounded ridges
SIZE: 50 to 60' tall, 1/2 wide
HARDINESS: Zone 4 to 9
HABIT: Tree
GROWTH RATE: Medium
FLOWERS: Not significant
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Well drained, rich soils
LIGHTING: Full sun
USES:
MAINTENANCE: None serious

Carya ovata
COMMON: Shagbark Hickory
LEAVES: Alternate, pinnately compound, usually 5 leaflets, 8 to 14", each leaflet about 3 to 6", 1 to 2" wide, green, yellow to light brown in fall
Bark: Gray/brown with long flat plates free at one or both ends
SIZE: 60 to 80'
HARDINESS: Zone 4 to 8
HABIT: Straight Tree
GROWTH RATE: Fast
FLOWERS: Not significant
Fruit: Edible seeds
SOILS: Adaptable, prefers rich, well drained soils
LIGHTING: Full sun
USES:
MAINTENANCE: None serious

Carya tomentosa
COMMON: Mockernut Hickory
LEAVES: Alternate, pinnately compound, 5 to 7 leaflets, 8 to 12", each leaflet about 3 to 9", 1 to 2 1/2" wide, green, yellow to light brown in fall
Bark: Gray, thin, with ridges forming a net like pattern
SIZE: 50 to 60'
HARDINESS: Zone 4 to 9
HABIT: Tree
GROWTH RATE: Medium
FLOWERS: Not significant
Fruit: Not significant
SOILS: Grows best in moist, well drained soils
LIGHTING: Full sun
USES:
MAINTENANCE: No serious problems

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