Bitternut Hickory
Bitternut Hickory
Carya cordiformis
Type: Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Medium–Moist
Mature Size(ft): 60–80 x 30–50
Bloom Time: --
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 1-2
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Large properties and natural areas
• Wildlife habitat plantings
• Native woodlands
Ecological benefits:
• Nuts are valuable food for squirrels, turkeys, and jays
• Host for Luna moth and Hickory Horned Devil
• Important tree for woodland wildlife diversity
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder