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Hickory flowers are small, yellow-green catkins produced in spring. They are wind-pollinated and self-incompatible. The fruit is a globose or oval nut, 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in) long and 1.5–3 cm (0.6–1.2 in) diameter, enclosed in a four- valved husk, which splits open at maturity.
Hickory trees are large deciduous trees with dense foliage and a spreading canopy. Hickory trees have ridged, gray flakey bark, leaves with serrated edges, and egg-shaped nuts. Hickory trees grow to between 60 and 80 ft. (18 – 24 m) tall with a spread of up to 40 ft. (12 m).
Hickory is a city in North Carolina primarily located in Catawba County and is the 25th most populous city in North Carolina. It is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Charlotte. Hickory's population in the 2022 United States Census Bureau estimate was 44,084.
Hickory, genus of about 18 species of deciduous timber and nut-producing trees of the walnut family (Juglandaceae). Several species of hickory produce large edible nuts, including the commercially important pecan. Learn more about hickory trees with this article.
Hickory is the metro hub for 365,000 people. There are numerous parks, mountain bike trails, Lake Hickory, restaurants, breweries, events in the downtown, major retail, local shops, and so much more.
Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America, but it isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species native to North America.
Hickory trees are prolific nut producers in North America. Learn about six of the most common species and how to identify each.
Hickory trees are prized for their hard, dense wood, large delicious nuts, and sweet syrupy sap. Hickory trees are common in temperate rainforests in North America and some parts of Asia. Hickory trees are large to medium deciduous trees with dense foliage and a spreading canopy.
Discover 12 types of hickory trees with our guide. Learn about their unique identifying features, such as leaf patterns and bark textures, to choose the best one for your landscape.
From farm to table restaurants, breweries, small shops or big box retail shopping, 26 parks, Lake Hickory, minor league baseball, and so much more, Hickory truly offers the perfect balance of large city amenities with small town charm.