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