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Carya glabra-Pignut Hickory-Wildlife Habitat 2-2.5" cal B&B

Carya glabra-Pignut Hickory-Wildlife Habitat 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Carya glabra - Plant Catalog

Carya glabra

Description

Carya glabra, commonly known as Pignut Hickory, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is known for its strong, durable wood and attractive foliage. The tree typically grows to a height of 50-80 feet and produces small, bitter nuts that are a food source for wildlife.

Suggested Uses

Pignut Hickory is ideal for use in large landscapes, parks, and naturalized areas. It is valued for its shade and as a wildlife habitat. The wood is often used in furniture making and as firewood due to its high heat output.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Carya glabra
  • Common Name Common Name: Pignut Hickory
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 50-80 feet tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Nuts can be toxic if ingested in large quantities
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oak, Maple, and other native hardwoods

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as hickory bark beetle
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