Carya ovata ~ Shagbark Hickory Size:5" CALIPER Quercus macrocarpa

Quercus macrocarpa

Flowers: In the spring

Platanus leaves

Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers

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Carya ovata ~ Shagbark Hickory Size:5" CALIPER Quercus macrocarpaShagbark Hickory is a large native deciduous tree with an irregular oval rounded crown and distinct exfoliating bark that develops sheets that curve away from the trunk. The medium green compound leaves turn yellow and golden brown in fall. Non showy gendered spring catkins can give way to husked nuts, but may take up to 40 yrs to start producing. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Carya ovata is a host plant for several