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.
Pignut Hickory Care
Carya Glabra
What is the plant
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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
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