Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)
Shagbark hickory, also known as Shagbark Hickory
The **shagbark hickory** (Carya ovata) is a tree found in the United States and Canada known for its sweet, edible nuts. This tree shares its name with President Andrew Jackson's nickname, "Old Hickory," due to the tree's tough wood.
Key Facts About Shagbark hickory
Attributes of Shagbark hickory
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m to 46 m
Spread
15 m to 21 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Shagbark hickory
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Walnut
Genus
Hickories
Species
Shagbark hickory