Pignut Hickory Tree – Carya glabra Live Starter Tree
Pignut Hickory Tree – Carya glabra Live Starter Tree | 12–24 Inches Tall | Bare Root Native Shade Tree | Wildlife Friendly
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Back to buying optionsPignut Hickory Tree – Carya glabra Live Starter Tree | 12–24 Inches Tall | Bare Root Native Shade Tree | Wildlife Friendly
Plant a strong, long-lived native tree with this live Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) starter tree. Native to the eastern United States, this hardy deciduous tree is valued for its beautiful golden-yellow fall foliage, strong wood, and excellent wildlife benefits. Its nuts provide an important food source for squirrels, deer, wild turkeys, and other native wildlife, while its tall canopy creates abundant shade as it matures. Pignut Hickory is drought tolerant once established and makes an outstanding choice for large landscapes, parks, and restoration projects. Your healthy bare root starter tree arrives ready for planting.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Pignut Hickory starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Shipped bare root (no nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Pignut Hickory
Botanical Name: Carya glabra
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 60–90 feet (occasionally taller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: No
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a permanent location with plenty of room for mature growth. Water consistently during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Pignut Hickory is highly drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance while providing decades of shade and wildlife value.
