Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory)
Plant community: Oak Hickory
Native status: Native the Eastern United States
Mature size (height & width):
Height: 50-80 ft
Width: 25-40 ft
Habitat/ Tolerances
Shade intolerant
Salt tolerant
Drought tolerant
Poor drainage intolerant
Pest vulnerable
Fire vulnerable
Eco-indicator:
Hardiness zone: 4-9
Leaf color: Medium green leaves which turn golden brown in the fall
Flower color / bloom time: Yellowish- green blooms which come out between April and May
Response to Climate Change:
Expected to gain new suitable habitat
Climate adaption rank: 1
Sources:
http://www.g-wow.org/App_Uploads_Docs/Submissions/2016%20Wisconsin-WesternUP%20Climate%20Change%20Projections%20for%20Individual%20Tree%20Species.pdf
https://forestadaptation.org/sites/default/files/Northwoods_tree_species_Driftless_area.pdf
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281351
https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/pignut-hickory
