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1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, 66006
785.594.2966

shagbark hickory

Carya ovata

A long-lived shade tree with a straight trunk, excellent shade. This Midwest native is named for its bark, which peels away in large, flat, curving plates, giving the tree a shaggy appearance. A member of the walnut family, the hickory produces edible nuts.