Hickory Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

Carya cordiformis
Bitternut Hickory
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- Carya cordiformis // Bitternut Hickory ("straight species")
Carya laciniosa
Shellbark Hickory
A wet-tolerant, relatively large tree that also produces sweet, edible nuts and has good fall foliage color.
Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
- Carya laciniosa // Shellbark Hickory ("straight species")
Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory
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- Carya ovata // Shagbark Hickory ("straight species")

Hickory Plants at BCA

Carya cordiformis

Carya laciniosa

Carya ovata