Carya tomentosa
Mockernut Hickory
Photo of Carya tomentosa - Mockernut Hickory
No photo for the moment for Carya tomentosa - Mockernut Hickory
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Description
Carya tomentosa, (Mockernut hickory, mockernut, white hickory, whiteheart hickory, hognut, bullnut) is a tree in the Juglandaceae or Walnut family. The most abundant of the hickories, common in the eastern half of the US, it is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years. A straight-growing hickory, a high percentage of its wood is used for products where strength, hardness, and flexibility are needed.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, but flowers are followed by nuts. Pecans will alternate years in which they have heavy blooms and nut production.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Does best with full sun. Pecans can reach 70 ft. in height and just as wide. Known for their nuts, Pecans have the highest yields in climates with long hot summers. Grow as ornamental trees on lawns or woodland gardens. Carya attracts wildlife. In areas with warm summer, grow C. illinoinensis (Pecan) for its edible nuts.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Planting
Pecans get big, plant accordingly. Sow seeds when ripe. If growing in a seedbed, transplant as soon as possible.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Pest
Fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, crown gall, and catkin blight can occur.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Interesting facts
Many species produce nuts, but not all are appetizing. C. glabra produces thin-shelled nuts that are bitter tasting. Nuts from C. cordiformis are thick-shelled and unpalatable. C. illinoinensis (Pecan) and C. ovata (Shagbark hickory) are the most cultivated species for their edible, thick-shelled nuts.
Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in deep, fertile soil. Must be moist, but well-drained soil.
