Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) [ Trees > Hardwoods > Hickories . . . ] Forest Types: Oak-Hickory, No. Riverine, So. Riverine
by Michael Kuo Habitat: Varied; in the north typically on high ground with oaks, but also in river bottoms; in the south typically in river bottoms and deltas; growing east of the Great Plains. Stature: 60-80 feet high; to 2 feet in diameter; with an open crown; branches large. Leaves: Compound; composed of 5 leaflets (occasionally 7), with 3 large (5-7 inches) leaflets at the end and 2 smaller ones below; leaflets candle-flame-shaped but often wider above the middle, finely toothed; dark green and smooth on top, yellow green below. Bark: Gray; conspicuously breaking up into long, loose plates that pull away from the tree. Nuts: 1-2.5 inches long; nut shell quite thick (1/4 to 1/2 inches); nut 4-sided, sweet. Frequent Mushroom Associates: Amanita species; Auricularia auricula; Cantharellus appalachiensis; Cortinarius distans; Lactarius zonarius; Russula uncialis; and others. |
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