Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata
Juglandaceae, Walnut Family
DUARB-25
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Location: Walk from Huffman
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Height: 19.4m
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Circumference: 1.32m
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Recognition Features: bark is shaggy; pinnately compound leaves, usually with five leaflets, the ending 3 leaflets are usually larger than the base 2. Its shaggy bark distinguishes it from other hickories, only shellbark hickory has a similar feature; but even then, it is not as pronounced (Braun 1961).
Additional Information
Denison Resources
See this tree on the Denison Arboretum Map
Environmental Benefits
This tree reduces atmospheric carbon by 906 lbs per year! It also conserves 242 kilowatt/hours of energy by cooling its surroundings.

