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Carya laciniosa



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Carya laciniosa
Shellbark hickory

A large oval tree native to wet bottomlands, producing sweet edible nuts, good yellow fall color and having a slightly shaggy bark.

Habit:Oval to slightly irregular with openings in the crown
Size:60-80' high
Color:Deep yellow-green
Texture:Medium
Hardiness:Zone 5b USDA
Habitat:New York - Georgia - Oklahoma - Iowa
Family:Juglandaceae

 
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