Carya laciniosa
About
Carya laciniosa, the shellbark hickory, in the Juglandaceae or walnut family is also called kingnut, big, bottom, thick, or western shellbark, attesting to some of its characteristics. It is a slow-growing, long-lived tree, hard to transplant because of its long taproot, and subject to insect damage. The nuts, largest of all hickory nuts, are sweet and edible. Wildlife and people harvest most of them; those remaining produce seedling trees readily. The wood is hard, heavy, strong, and very flexible, making it a favored wood for tool handles. A specimen tree has been reported in Missouri with 117 cm (46 in) diameter at breast height, 36.9 m tall, and a spread of 22.6 m.
- Family
- Juglandaceae
How to use it
The shellbark hickory's wood is highly valued for its strength and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for crafting tool handles. Additionally, the sweet nuts are a great food source for wildlife and can be harvested by people for culinary uses. This tree also contributes to the ecosystem by providing habitat and food for various animals.
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Gardening tip
When planting a shellbark hickory, make sure to dig a deep hole to accommodate its long taproot. This will help the tree establish itself better and thrive in your garden.
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In the kitchen
The nuts of the shellbark hickory are sweet and edible, making them a delicious treat for humans. You can enjoy them raw, roasted, or even added to baked goods for a nutty flavor. Just be sure to gather them when they fall from the tree, as they are at their best then.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carya laciniosa
- Slug
- carya-laciniosa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Genus
- Carya
- Species
- laciniosa
- Wikidata QID
- Q4215101
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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