Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra)

???? Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) – Native Tree for Restoration & Wildlife

Strong. Native. Resilient.
Grown in 1-gallon containers, approximately 12-16 inches tall, ready for ecosystem restoration or long-term landscape use.

 

???? Product Overview

Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) is a tough, adaptable native hardwood valued for its ecological importance, wildlife benefits, and contribution to healthy forest ecosystems. It produces hard-shelled nuts beloved by wildlife and is well-suited for reforestation, native plantings, and resilient landscapes.

 

 

• Species: Carya glabra (Pignut Hickory)

• Container Size: 1-gallon

• Tree Height at Shipping: ~12 inches

• Zones: 5–7

• Mature Height: 50–80 ft

• Soil Preference: Deep, well-drained soils (tolerant of clay and loam)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Lifespan: Long-lived hardwood (can exceed 200 years)

 

???? Native & Ecologically Valuable

Pignut Hickory is a keystone species in many eastern U.S. forests, supporting:

• ????️ Wildlife: Nuts feed squirrels, foxes, bears, deer, wild turkeys, and more

• ???? Insects & Pollinators: Host to several moth and butterfly larvae

• ???? Soil Health: Deep taproots stabilize soil and improve structure

• ???? Climate Resilience: Tolerant of drought and heat once established

 

???? Ideal for Restoration Projects

Whether you’re restoring an upland hardwood forest or adding diversity to a native planting, Pignut Hickory is a foundational species.

• Excellent for oak-hickory forest restoration

• Contributes to fire-resilient ecosystems

• Provides long-term canopy and mast

• Valuable in silvopasture and agroforestry systems

 

???? Product Details

• Current Size: ~12 inches tall in 1-gallon container

• Root Type: Strong taproot with healthy lateral root development

• Planting Time: Best in spring, late summer, or fall

• Spacing Recommendation: 30–50 ft apart for canopy development

• Maintenance: Low once established; mulch well when young

???? Pricing

$24.00 per tree
Bulk and wholesale pricing available — contact us for custom quotes.

 

???? Shipping & Availability

• Ships during dormant seasons (Spring, Late Summer, Fall)

• 1-gallon pots only

• Local pickup available by appointment

• Shipping available across Canada

 

???? Plant Native. Grow Long-Term.

Pignut Hickory may grow slowly, but it plays the long game — building forests, feeding wildlife, and strengthening ecosystems for generations to come.

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???? Suggested Use Cases

• Native reforestation & afforestation

• Upland woodland and savanna restoration

• Food plots and wildlife corridors

• Sustainable timber and shade trees