Shellbark Hickory

Size Description: 

3-0 (Height: 14" average, 6" minimum) 

Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa)   Zones 5-8

Growth Rate: slow (12" or less per year)            Height: 60-80' / Spread: 60-80'

pH Levels: 6.5 or above                                      Soil: adaptable to moist soils, well-drained soils, acidic soils

Sun: full sun to partial shade                               Tolerate: drought (intolerant of soil salt and salt spray)

Fall Color: yellow

Flowering Dates: April-June                               Seed Dispersal Dates: September-December

Uses: Nuts are edible to people and wildlife, excellent firewood. Usually found within riparian areas, flood plain areas, and bottom-land areas.

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These are bare root seedlings. The roots of some seedlings may be trimmed for planting ease and packaging purposes. 

The price above is listed per individual seedling. A total price for your seedlings will appear in your cart and at check out. Shipping cost will be calculated during checkout.