Shellbark Hickory
FAMILY: JUGLANDACEAE
About Shellbark Hickory at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to eastern North America.
Height can exceed 140’ but is usually under 100’.
Leaves are compound with 7-9 large leafl ets. Leaves can be 2’ long.
Nuts ripen in Portland and are tasty but hard to crack.
Tree has male and female catkins.
Bark is ragged but not as shaggy as shagbark hickory.
Rare in Portland. #33 and #34 are behind the house, but the tops can be seen from street.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Private, Rear Yard | 87' Height 64' Spread 7.5' Circ. | This tree is in the rear yard of the address, but the top can be seen from the street.  |
| 34 | Private, Rear Yard | 87' Height 60' Spread 7.1' Circ. | This tree is in the rear yard of the address, but the top can be seen from the street.  |
| 278 | Private, Front Yard | 76' Height 57' Spread 7.8' Circ. |  |