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.