Common Name
Pignut hickory
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
80.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
As with most hickories, it is a strong, tall tree with a straight trunk and dense oval to rounded form. The wood is valued for its strength.
Wildlife Value: Host plant for Hickory Horndevil and Banded hairstreak butterfly and many moths including the luna moth. This plant also supports Banded Hairstreak caterpillars. The nuts are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, black bears, deer, foxes, mice, wood ducks, hogs
Edibility: Nuts edible but can be bitter
Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
200
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant