NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Carya cordiformis
Bitternut Hickory, Swamp Hickory
Scientific Name: |
Carya cordiformis |
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Genus: |
Carya |
Species Epithet: |
cordiformis |
Common Name: |
Bitternut Hickory, Swamp Hickory |
Plant Type |
Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Juglandaceae (Walnut Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
36-72 ft., 72-100 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow, Green |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Forests and woodlands, especially in rich, moist alluvial or slope forests. Common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Compound |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Highest Wildlife Value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Beautiful fall color and distinctive yellow winter buds. Wood great for smoking meats. |
Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Links: |
Vascular Plants of NC: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/plant_list.php NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/carya-cordiformis/ |
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