Hickories are large hardwood trees with nuts that support wildlife like squirrels and turkeys. Their strong wood is valued for tools and firewood.  Our Property boasts the County Champion Pignut Hickory!

Scientific name: Carya glabra

Habitat: Woodlands with well-drained sandy or clay-loam soils.

Season: Flowers in spring; nuts mature in fall.

Identification: Compound leaves usually have five to seven leaflets; mature bark forms diamond-shaped ridges.