Carya cordiformis
Carya cordiformis bitternut hickory
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Habitat & Range
Common in moist woods and along streams.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers April & May.
Characteristics
Flowers yellowish-green catkins
Height 60 to 100 feet; spread 3o to 50 feet
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Carya cordiformis bitternut hickory
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Compound leaf
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Sapling with alternate-compound leaves
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Young bark
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Staminate catkins
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Pith
Nuts
Mature bark
Winter twig
Plant Summary
deciduous shrub
native, common
flower color: yellow-green
Common Names
bitternut hickory
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