Bitternut Hickory - Carya cordiformus

Common Name: Bitternut Hickory
Botanical Name: Carya cordiformus
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Conditions: Average/Adaptable, Dry, Well-drained
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 30-60 feet
Wildlife: Mammals
Description: This rapid growing Hickory produces bitter nuts in the fall, hence its name. Grows 50-70 feet tall. It has striking yellow buds in the spring.