Fastest growing of our hickories, usually grows very straight. Everyone should try this nut to get a real feel for what bitter is! I have read that squirrels don't like this bitter fruit, but I believe the squirrels never read those articles because I am always in direct competition with them when I collect the seed. Also called Yellow Bud for its highly conspicuous yellow buds in the winter. In youth, bitternut is shade-tolerant, but becomes intolerant with age. Should be grown in half-day sun. Yellow fall color. This is the fastest growing hickory we carry at 16-24 inches per year.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall