Melinda Myers

Shagbark Hickory

Botanical Name

Carya ovata

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8

Height

60 to 80 feet

Width

30 to 50 feet

Flowers

April or May: male catkins, female terminal spikes

Fruit

1 to 1.5" rounded nut

Fall Color

Yellow to gold

Light

Full sun to light shade

Soil

Well-drained, prefers loamy but is adaptable

Planting & Care

• Tap root makes transplanting difficult
• Moderately salt tolerant

Problems

Leaf spot, fruit litter