Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Scientific Name
Carya ovata
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
28
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
80 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Potentially invasive species
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Yellow to brown fall color. Difficult to transplant. Beautiful 'shaggy' bark. Limited availability.