Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

A stately native tree known for its distinctive peeling bark and flavorful nuts. Shagbark Hickory can live for centuries and becomes a remarkable landscape specimen with age.

• Dimensions: 60–80 feet tall, 30–50 feet wide
• Water Use: Medium. Benefits from consistent moisture, especially when young.
• Light Requirement: Thrives in full sun and tolerates partial shade.
• Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soils but adapts to a variety of woodland conditions.
• Ornamental Use: Excellent shade tree with beautiful fall color and distinctive bark that provides year-round interest.
• Wildlife: Nuts feed squirrels, birds, rabbits and other wildlife. Loose bark provides important habitat for bats.