The largest will be the terminal leaf. The tree also has nuts that ripen in fall. Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) is, as its name suggests, a tree with shaggy bark that peels away in big pieces.

Shagbark hickory nuts have been referred to as the "black truffle" of the nut world, a real delicacy. They taste great, like a mix of walnut and pecan. The only problem, and the reason they ...

This week, we introduce the Shagbark hickory or Carya ovata. This species is easily identifiable by its rough, shaggy bark, which is often peeling off from the trunk in thin strips. Its unique leaves ...

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Available species include white flowering dogwood, northern hackberry, shagbark hickory, bur oak, eastern white oak, pawpaw, eastern redbud and serviceberry. Tree pickup will take place Saturday ...