Red hickory (Carya glabra var. odorata)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Carya glabra var. odorata

Common English name: Red hickory

Other names: Pignut hickory, false shagbark hickory

French name: Caryer glabre

Habitat

Found mixed with other broadleaf trees on well-drained sites.

Other notes

This species is intolerant of shade.

Hardiness zone(s)

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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