Shagbark Hickory

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Carya ovata

Yes
Slow
75ft


Medium
The shagbark hickory is aptly named for its "shaggy" bark that appears on mature trees. A wide variety of species including birds, rabbits, red & gray squirrels, and more consume shagbark hickory nuts.
Edible nuts, lumber
Edible, brown nuts

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Shellbark Hickory

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Carya laciniosa

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Slow
100ft


High
The shellbark hickory is widely reconized for producing the largest nuts within the hickory family. The nuts are edible and sweet, consumed by both humans and animals.
Edible nuts, lumber, veneer

Edible, brown nuts