Pignut Hickory (Glabra)
The
Pignut Hickory (Glabra) is generally described as
a perennial tree.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer .
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
mid spring,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
summer and continuing until
fall.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Pignut Hickory (Glabra) has a
moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a
slow growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Pignut Hickory (Glabra) will reach up to
75 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
30 feet.
The
Pignut Hickory (Glabra) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by
bare root, container, seed.
It has a
slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
low vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-28°F.
has
high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| General Type |
Tree |
| Growth Period |
Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration |
Perennial |
| Lifespan |
Moderate |
| Plant Nativity |
Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
| Displays Fall Colors |
Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Single Stem |
| Drought Tolerance |
High |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
| Height When Mature |
75 |
| Vegetative Spread |
None |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality |
Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Bare Root, Container, Seed |
| Moisture Requirements |
Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required |
Yes |
| Minimum Temperature |
-28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
50 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
4–7.4 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
170–700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
50 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
145 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Palatability |
Low |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating |
None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
- Carya leiodermis
- Carya magnifloridana
- Carya microcarpa
- Carya ovalis var. hirsuta
- Carya ×ovalis var. hirsuta
- Hicoria austrina
- Hicoria glabra
- Hicoria glabra var. hirsuta
- Carya glabra var. glabra
- Carya glabra var. hirsuta
- Carya glabra var. megacarpa
can be found in
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
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