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Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) | Hortus

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Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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Bitternut Hickory

About Bitternut Hickory

Bitternut Hickory is a native tree. Does best in full sun to part shade with moist soil. Tops out around 15 m–25 m.

Growing Bitternut Hickory

Type: Tree
Bloom: May
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Moist
Mature size: 15 m–25 m

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