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Shagbark Hickory Tree

Carya ovata

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40.8733, -75.5975

Field Notes

Description:

A huge and tall and very unusual tree. Grows up to 27 m (88 ft. tall) and lives up to 200 years. This had to be close to that.

Habitat:

Woodlands in the Poconos

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Carol Snow Milne
Thank you. It is a cool old tree. By the way, there is a new MISSION. PLANTS OF THE WORLD! I am so glad I can put all my plants and trees in it now.
KarenL
I've just planted one of these! It will be a while before it looks as impressive as this though as it's only 4' tall at the moment!
AnnaWhipkey
I agree, looks more like shagbark hickory
EdwardNathanReulbachJr.
Looks more like Carya Ovata .... Shagbark Hickory to me, have never seen an Oak with bark like this. I will be watching to see what the definate ID is.

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PublishedDecember 15, 2011

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