Hickory Trees For Sale
The Hickory Tree is a beautiful deciduous tree that produces green nuts beloved by wildlife like deer, wild turkey, and squirrels. It's disease—and pest-resistant, making it beloved, hardy, and resilient. It has golden fall foliage. In Latin, this highly sought-after native tree is named carya ovata.
Plant Details - Hickory Tree
Family: Juglandaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height: 60 – 80 ft.
Spread: 30 – 50 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds
Landscape Uses & Maintenance
The Hickory Tree is a familiar and beloved deciduous tree that will impact your landscape. Another common name for this tree, Shagbark Hickory, is due to its distinctive, interesting gray bark that peels off in unique, long strips as it ages.
This tree is a low-maintenance and ornamental option for your landscape. Plant it where its falling nuts will not be an issue to passersby, such as along a path. This tree will have small, inconspicuous catkins in early spring. Its green nuts will drop to the ground in the fall, splitting open for animals.
Yearly pruning is unnecessary; look for signs of damaged branches that need to be pruned. Once established, this tree is drought-resistant, making it a great option for drier locations. Water this tree deeply and thoroughly until it is well established.
Noteworthy Characteristics - Hickory Tree
The hickory tree will attract many birds and small mammals. Both nesting birds and cavity-dwelling birds, including woodpeckers and owls, will use it for shelter.
Exposure
Hickory trees thrive in full sun to partial shade. They like 6 hours of direct sun daily but can tolerate some shade. Full sun conditions promote robust growth and strong, healthy foliage.
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Usage
Nut
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
4-8