Carya ovalis (Red Hickory)
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$20.00
In contrast to bitternut hickory, which has yellow buds, red hickory leaves generally have seven leaflets and mature buds that are reddish. The twigs are also thinner than those of the mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa), a hickory with seven leaflets. Unlike the shaggy bark of the kingnut hickory (Carya laciniosa),...
In contrast to bitternut hickory, which has yellow buds, red hickory leaves generally have seven leaflets and mature buds that are reddish. The twigs are also thinner than those of the mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa), a hickory with seven leaflets. Unlike the shaggy bark of the kingnut hickory (Carya laciniosa), which has 7 (or 9) leaflets, the bark of this tree is tight.
Botanical Name : Carya ovalis
Common Name : Red Hickory
Height : 140 ft
Spread : 80 ft
Germination Info : Seed requires 90-120 days cold moist stratification
Hardiness zone : 5-9
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 4