Shagbark hickory
Carya ovata
SHAGBARK HICKORY
Juglandaceae
E. North America
Location: D-32 (northeast corner of Price Building),
N 39°11'15'' W 75°32'25''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
Native species, State Rank S3 (uncommon, but not of conservation concern, yet); New Castle and Kent Counties of Delaware
SHAGBARK HICKORY
Juglandaceae
E. North America
Location: D-32 (northeast corner of Price Building),
N 39°11'15'' W 75°32'25''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous tree
- etymology: Carya from Greek name karya for walnut tree (Juglans regia); ovata for the oval leaflets
- leaf compound, with 5-7 leaflets
- monoecious (separate male and female flowers on same plant); flowers tiny, unisexual; male flowers in catkins
- nuts egg-shaped, 1½”-3”; husks thick (>1/8”), yellowish; nuts edible, sweet; also food for wildlife
- bark of mature tree distinctively “shaggy”, hence the common name” shagbark”
Native species, State Rank S3 (uncommon, but not of conservation concern, yet); New Castle and Kent Counties of Delaware
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