Carya cordiformis

Bitternut Hickory

Bitternut Hickory provides wildlife food and cover. Great for wetlands and conservation projects.

Conservation tree for moist sites
Great for wildlife
Shaggy bark on older trees

Item

Description

On Hand
1210 # 3 RPM 0
1211 # 3CG RPM 19

More about Carya cordiformis :

Native pecans, hickories and related varieties do not exhibit the vigorous top growth seen in other RPM varieties. They do, however, develop the dense root mass and always "catch up" with larger seedlings within a few years.

Bitternut Hickory Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

35-40 Feet

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Spread:

25-30 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-8

Great Companion Plants for Carya cordiformis
Water Hickory Water Hickory
Sycamore Sycamore
Eastern Cottonwood Eastern Cottonwood
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
• Dry
Attracts Wildlife
• Upland Birds and Game
Habit
• Deciduous
Attributes
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
• Drought Tolerant
• Interesting Bark
• Erosion Control
• Midwest Native