Red hickory

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

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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