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Bitternut Hickory

Bitternut Hickory - CARCOR
Carya cordiformis


NEWattracts songbirdsresists deerpenetrates claytolerates walnuts

Sulphur-yellow buds draw the eye in winter. This hickory has smooth grey bark with shallow furrows and grey branches. Fast-growing when young, this tree has attractive compound leaves that turn yellow in fall.

Colour: Blooms: May Height (cm): 2500
Sun: Half Soil: All Moisture: Medium

Other traits: Wildlife, Dye Plant. Yellow, orange, tan and grey dyes can be made from various parts of the tree. The best wood for smoking meats and flavouring.
In Stock: Yes

 




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attracts butterflies Attracts Butterflies resists deer Resists Deer attracts songbirds Attracts Songbirds
penetrates clay Penetrates Clay attracts ducks Attracts Ducks tolerates dry conditions Tolerates Dry Conditions
attracts hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds tolerates walnuts Tolerates Walnuts benefits watergardens Benefits Watergardens