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Plant Details

Carya ovata

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Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Carya ovata

Photo Credit: Earth Tones Native Plants

Carya ovata

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Keystone species - host plant for caterpillars. An elegant tree with outstanding vertical structure and interesting exfoliating bark.

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Spring

Full Sun - Part Shade

Dry - Moist

70-100’

Green

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Hickories support 200 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars.

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