Carya laciniosa ~ Shellbark Hickory rounded Its needles are blue-green with

Its needles are blue-green with silver highlights

white or combined and has distinctive colored veining

imbricarium

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Growth: This tree has a moderate growth rate and can live for several decades

Carya laciniosa ~ Shellbark Hickory rounded Its needles are blue-green withShellbark Hickory is a large native deciduous tree with a narrow rounded crown and exfoliating bark that develops sheets as it ages. The dark green compound leaves turn yellow to golden brown in fall. Non showy gendered spring catkins can give way to sweet husked nuts, but only starts producing after 10 20 years of age. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Carya laciniosa is a host plant for the Hickory Horned Devil. Type: Tree