Description
Once a common sight in the moist bottomlands and floodplains of the United States, the shellbark hickory is now a rare find in nature. Encountering one is unforgettable—its drooping lower branches, large yellow-green leaves, and shaggy bark curling at the edges create a striking presence.
This long-lived tree rewards patient growers with strong, resilient limbs, minimal pest issues, and low maintenance needs. It also produces the largest nuts of any hickory, offering large, brown, sweet kernels. With its tall, high-branching form, the shellbark hickory is both a functional and beautiful addition to any landscape.
Sun | H: 60-80′ W: 30-50′ | zone 4-8
