common name:
Bitternut hickory
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scientific name:
Carya
cordiformis
Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a large, long-lived native hardwood commonly found in bottomlands, floodplains, and moist woodland edges throughout the eastern and central United States. It is easily recognized by its smooth gray bark when young and its distinctive bright yellow winter buds. The compound leaves typically contain 7–11 leaflets and turn a clear yellow in fall. Although its small nuts are extremely bitter and not typically consumed by humans, they provide an important food source for wildlife.
Charecteristics
Plant type:
Deciduous Tree
Hardiness Zones:
4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Moist
Space Requirements:
More than 60 feet
Height Requirements:
More than 15 feet
Spread Requirements:
More than 12 feet
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Green
Wildlife Attraction:
Birds
Companion Plant Tolerance:
Clay Soil
Uses:
Shade Tree
Varieties