Carya ovata
This tall Michigan native, produces thick-shelled hickory nuts that have a variety of uses. Hickory nuts are a good nut substitute in baking, they can be used to make a nut milk, and some even use them when smoking meat! The bark is also something that can be used to make a sweet syrup!
Seedlings are 2-3 years old.
Height: 60-80’ in maturity
Soil: Well-drained, dry or moist soils, and adaptable to many soil types
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade, full shade
Carya ovata
This tall Michigan native, produces thick-shelled hickory nuts that have a variety of uses. Hickory nuts are a good nut substitute in baking, they can be used to make a nut milk, and some even use them when smoking meat! The bark is also something that can be used to make a sweet syrup!
Seedlings are 2-3 years old.
Height: 60-80’ in maturity
Soil: Well-drained, dry or moist soils, and adaptable to many soil types
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade, full shade
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