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Hickory Nuts

Carya Tomentosa

Photo by 19pmeany
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Northern Hemisphere - Temperate Regions

Notes:

The most abundant of the hickories, common in the eastern half of the US, it is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years. A straight-growing hickory, a high percentage of its wood is used for products where strength, hardness, and flexibility are needed. The wood makes an excellent fuelwood, as well.

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PublishedOctober 8, 2017

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