Carya cordiformis

Bitternut Hickory

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Common Name:

Bitternut Hickory

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

2285 cm

Maximum width:

1525 cm

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Description

Carya cordiformis, the Bitternut Hickory, also called bitternut or swamp hickory, is a large pecan hickory with commercial stands located mostly north of the other pecan hickories. Bitternut hickory is cut and sold in mixture with the true hickories. It is the shortest lived of the hickories, living to about 200 years.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Blooming

Flowers are inconspicuous, but flowers are followed by nuts. Pecans will alternate years in which they have heavy blooms and nut production.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Growth

Deciduous trees. Does best with full sun. Pecans can reach 70 ft. in height and just as wide. Known for their nuts, Pecans have the highest yields in climates with long hot summers. Grow as ornamental trees on lawns or woodland gardens. Carya attracts wildlife. In areas with warm summer, grow C. illinoinensis (Pecan) for its edible nuts.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Planting

Pecans get big, plant accordingly. Sow seeds when ripe. If growing in a seedbed, transplant as soon as possible.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Pest

Fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, crown gall, and catkin blight can occur.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Interesting facts

Many species produce nuts, but not all are appetizing. C. glabra produces thin-shelled nuts that are bitter tasting. Nuts from C. cordiformis are thick-shelled and unpalatable. C. illinoinensis (Pecan) and C. ovata (Shagbark hickory) are the most cultivated species for their edible, thick-shelled nuts.

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Does best in deep, fertile soil. Must be moist, but well-drained soil.