Common Name
Pignut Hickory
Scientific Name
Carya glabra
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
20
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
65 feet
Crown Spread
40 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Potentially invasive species
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Golden yellow fall color. Difficult to transplant. Limited availability.