Red hickory (Carya glabra var. odorata)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
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
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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