Fig. 68.—Bark of the Shagbark Hickory.
Distinguishing characters: The bud is the largest among the hickories—nearly half an inch long—is hard and oval and covered with yellowish brown downy scales which do not project like those of the shagbark hickory, see [Fig. 69]. The twigs are extremely coarse. The bark is very tight on the trunk and branches and has a close, hard, wavy appearance as in [Fig. 70].
Leaf: The leaf consists of 5, 7 or 9 leaflets all of which are large and pubescent and possess a distinct resinous odor.
Form and size: A tall tree with a broad spreading head.
Range: Eastern North America.
Soil and location: The mockernut hickory grows on a great variety of soils, but prefers one which is rich and well-drained.
Enemies: The same as for the shagbark hickory.
Value for planting: It is not commonly planted.