
Red hickory (Carya ovalis)
Red hickory, also known as Small pignut
The red hickory tree typically reaches a height of around 30 meters. It usually has a straight trunk that extends throughout its height, though it can occasionally branch into several large limbs once it reaches the canopy.
Key Facts About Red hickory
Attributes of Red hickory
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
21 m to 30 m
Spread
15 m to 21 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow Gold
Scientific Classification of Red hickory
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Walnut
Genus
Hickories
Species
Red hickory