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Bitternut Hickory

The Bitternut Hickory is a native North American tree known for its tall stature and distinctive yellow buds. Its hard, dense wood is highly valued for furniture-making, tool handles, and firewood. The tree produces small, edible nuts with a bitter taste, often used by wildlife but less commonly consumed by humans. Found in moist, well-drained soils, the Bitternut Hickory is resilient and thrives in various environments, making it a valuable species for both ecological and commercial purposes.

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Description

Carya cordiformis

The Bitternut Hickory is a native North American tree known for its tall stature and distinctive yellow buds. Its hard, dense wood is highly valued for furniture-making, tool handles, and firewood. The tree produces small, edible nuts with a bitter taste, often used by wildlife but less commonly consumed by humans. Found in moist, well-drained soils, the Bitternut Hickory is resilient and thrives in various environments, making it a valuable species for both ecological and commercial purposes.

Min. Quanity Grade/Age Size No. Per Bundle Bundle + Fifty + Hundred + 5 Hundred + 25 Hundred +
50 Seedling 1 Yr. 12″ 50 3.00 1.25 1.20 1.10
50 Seedling 1 Yr. 6″ 50 2.55 0.85 0.80 0.75
10 Seedling 2 Yr. 2′ 10 6.00 2.00 1.50
10 Seedling 2 Yr. 4′ 10 10.00 5.00 4.50
10 Seedling 2 Yr. 3′ 10 8.00 4.00 3.50
10 Seedling 2 Yr. 5′ 10 14.00 7.00 6.50
25 Seedling 2 Yr. 18″ 25 3.75 1.50 1.40 1.35

Additional information

Botanical Name

Carya cordiformis
Height

50-70'
Zone

4-9

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