Pignut Hickory

Common Name: Pignut Hickory
Species Name: Carya glabra (Mill.)
Family Name: Juglandaceae
Plant Type: Trees


Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	Northeast Edge
Sun Preference	Intermediate to intolerant of shade
Susceptibility	Fungal Diseases

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Rare in Oklahoma except for northeast mountains; most common hickory of southern Appalachians
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 12-inch diameter, 60-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Pinnately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Lance Shaped
- Stipules: No
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Not showy
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Nut-like