Carya tomentosa
Common name: Mockernut Hickory
Mockernut is similar to Shagbark in form, but differs in leaf structure (seven leaflets versus five) and no shaggy bark. Mockernut grows well on well-drained sites in full sun or light shade, and like Shagbark, light shade early in life seems to help increase the rate of growth. Still, the year-to-year growth is slow. The fall color is a clear yellow and best among our local hickories. The name ‘Mockernut’ refers to the fruit, which appears to be very large, but in reality is rather small inside of a large husk.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 50 Feet
- Mature width
- 30 Feet
- Max height
- 60 Feet
- Max width
- 50 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Edible fruit