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hickory nut

Plant

  • Large tree
  • 50-80' tall
  • Several species

Twig

  • Alternate leaf arrangement
  • Compound leaves

Bark

  • Prominently ridged or recurved strips

Leaf

  • 6-24" long (varies with species)
  • Compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets, each 4-10" long
  • Toothed edges

Flower

  • Pendulous catkins

Fruit

  • Cylindrical to oblong
  • Thick, leathery husk surrounds shell