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​Bitternut Hickory is a great tree during all four seasons, but is admired the most during the summer because of the beautiful leaves and great canopy that it has. 
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​Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis)
Why don't trees make good friends?
  • ​Because they are great at throwing shade! 
Did you know?
  • The wood is used to make lumber, pulpwood, furniture, paneling, dowels, tool handles and ladders
  • The wood is used in smoking and flavoring meat
  • Native Americans used the wood to make bows
  • The name “Bitternut” Hickory is because of the very bitter taste of the fruit 
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Common Names: 
  • Bitternut Hickory
  • Bitternut
  • Swamp Hickory
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • The seeds are eaten by numerous birds and small mammals
  • Deer feed on the leaves and twigs of younger plants and nuts
  • Provides great nesting site and cover for all kinds of birds 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 70-90' tall, with a crown width of 40-50' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Compound
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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