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Pignut Hickory

Carya glabra

Open, rounded crown
Yellowish-green, non-showy flowers
Male and female flowers
After flowering, spherical nuts form, about 2 cm diameter
Trees are not productive until they reach 25 years in maturity
Compound green leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets, turn yellow in the fall
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Lime-green

HEIGHT:
14-16 m

SPREAD:
8-9 m

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Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

These are not generally planted as ornamental trees, as they become very large. In their native habitat, they are found on dry hillsides in full sun.

Additional Notes about Pignut Hickory:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Partial Sun/Shade

Native to Ontario

Native to Ontario

Heat Tolerant

Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Carya glabra

Carya cordiformis

Carya cordiformis

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