Hickory Nut Tree - Carya

The Hickory Nut Tree is a majestic and beautiful addition to any landscape. Its striking foliage and delicious nuts are sure to impress. This product page will explore the tree's various features and why it's an excellent choice for your landscape.

Characteristics

The tree, also known as the Carya ovata, is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 100 feet tall. It has an oval or rounded crown with dark green, pinnately compound leaves that turn golden yellow in the Fall. In the Spring of 2024, the tree produces catkins that eventually develop into nuts in the Fall (End of October).

Hickory Nut Tree's Benefits

Planting a tree in your landscape offers many benefits. It provides a beautiful focal point and shade, attracts wildlife, and produces edible nuts. The tree is also low-maintenance and requires little pruning.

Planting

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It's best to plant it in the Spring of 2024 or Fall (End of October), and watering it during the first few months after planting is essential. The tree is relatively disease-resistant, but it's necessary to watch out for pests like hickory bark beetles.

Tree Uses

Aside from its aesthetic value, the tree has many uses. The nuts can be eaten, and they're often used in baking. The tree's wood is also highly valued for its strength and durability, making it a popular choice for furniture, tool handles, and flooring. This tree is a beautiful and practical addition to any landscape. Its striking foliage, delicious nuts, and low maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for homeowners and landscapers. Planting and caring for this tree is relatively easy, with many rewards. Invest in this tree today and enjoy its benefits for years.

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Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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