Hickory Tree

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.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Hickory trees thrive in well-drained soil and need regular watering during dry spells. Trim them in late winter to maintain the build and clear dead or diseased branches. Protect young trees from pests and diseases for healthy growth.

Plant Reproduction

Hickory trees spread via nuts, wind, animals, and root suckers.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

We carefully package every plant to retain superior moisture during transit. Once prepared, orders ship the same day through UPS or USPS, with typical delivery in 2–4 days.

Returns are not accepted, but plants are reshipped if extended warranty insurance was purchased at checkout. Otherwise, all plants include a standard 5-day warranty after delivery.