Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

Carya ovata, the shagbark hickory, is a common hickory native to eastern North America, with two varieties. The trees can grow to quite a large size but are unreliable in their fruit output. The nut is consumed by wildlife and historically by Native Americans, who also used the wood.

Scientific name

Carya ovata

Family

Juglandaceae

IUCN status

LC