Description

C. ovata has large and tasty nuts, purportedly with a flavor similar to walnuts dipped in maple syrup. The nuts typically ripen from mid-September through the first week of October. Shagbark hickory has interesting peeling bark that provides winter interest. Attracts birds – provides seeds and nesting site, cover. Height: 70-90 ft. Spread: 50-70 ft. Family: Juglandaceae Bloom time: April to May Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium According to the USDA, seldom browed by deer. photo credit: Plant Image Library from Boston, USA