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Pignut Hickory

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What is the plant

Pignut hickory is a large tree that has a tall, but relatively narrow crown. The bark is tight rather than shaggy and fall color is golden. The nuts produced are bitter tasting.This species is native to the Chicago region according to Swink and Wilhelm's Plants of the Chicago Region, with updates made according to current research.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4a - 9b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Sunlight
Prefers a deep moisture-retentive loam in a sunny sheltered position, requiring a good summer for best development
Soil
Succeeds in drier soils than most members of this genus
Popularity
961 people already have this plant 311 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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