Carya cordiformis
Bitternut hickory
Family:
N/A (Juglandaceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial
Height:
60-80' (18-24 m)
Flower Color:
Greenish
Flower Size:
Tiny
Bloom Season:
April or May
Fruit:
3/4-1 1/4" (2-3 cm) long, nearly round or slightly flattened; thin husk with tindy yellow scales, splitting along 4 wings
Conditions:
Dry hills; along roads
Sunlight:
Intolerant of shade
Moisture:
Dry to moist
Wood is slightly lighter, less stiff, and not quite as strong as other hickories.
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