Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) is a medium to large tree that you may fortunately inherit when purchasing property. Pignut deserves a better name like “smooth bark hickory”. The species is commonly found in upland forests. Pignut hickory prefers fertile well-drained soil and in full sun to partial shade. A young seedling trees start off slowly from a large […]
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Pignut Hickory: What’s In A Name
Posted by Hugh on October 21st, 2012
Posted in Butterflies, Drought tolerant, Heat Tolerance, Large Shade trees, Native Plant, Nut Producer, Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra), Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, winter hardiness 
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