Carya laciniosa

Shellbark Hickory

FAMILY: JUGLANDACEAE

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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	143 SE 32nd Ave 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. View full size image of Carya laciniosa - Shellbark Hickory
34	143 SE 32nd Ave 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. View full size image of Carya laciniosa - Shellbark Hickory
278	1942 SW Montgomery Dr Private, Front Yard	76' Height 57' Spread 7.8' Circ.	View full size image of Carya laciniosa - Shellbark Hickory