Largest of All Hickories

Shellbark Hickory Tree

Largest of All Hickories

Grows 60-80 ft. tall
Narrow, rounded crown
Leaves turn yellow to golden brown in the fall
Exfoliating bark
Native to the United States

The Shellbark Hickory makes a statement in the landscape. Growing 60-80 ft. tall with a narrow, rounded crown, it's a very tall, ornamental shade tree that's ideal for larger landscapes. Its foliage turns an attractive yellow to golden brown in the fall. As the tree matures, it develops exfoliating bark. A native to the United States, the Shellbark Hickory Tree grows best in medium to wet soils. It produces thin-shelled nuts that split on their own when fully ripe, with a flavor similar to pecans. Plant two Shellbark Hickory trees for pollination. Zones 4-8.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Carya laciniosa
Height: 60 - 80 feet.
Spacing:50 feet.
Depth:Same as in the nursery.
Spread:50 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Plant two or more trees for best pollination.
Yield: Approximately 25 - 75 pounds at maturity. Bearing age: 7-10 years.
Size: 2-4 Ft
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Sweet and edible nuts.
Zone: 4-8

Form: Tree, Nut Tree, Hickory
Flower Form: Monoecious, male has catkins, female has terminal flower spikes.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist, organic, deep, fertile soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Foliage: Alternate, pinnately compound; 4 - 8 inch long; deep yellow-green foliage.