HABITAT.—Prefers light, well-drained, loamy soil; low hillsides; river-banks.

NOTES.—Hardy throughout its range. Moderately rapid in growth. Difficult to transplant.


Shellbark Hickory. King Nut

1. Winter twig, × 1/2.

2. Leaf, × 1/4.

3. Flowering branchlet, × 1/2.