How to Grow and Care for Shellbark hickory

Shellbark hickory, also known as Kingnus

Shellbark hickory requires a strategic approach to cultivation, given its size and growth habits. With a need for ample space, shellbark hickory thrives in well-draining soil and full sun conditions. Special care points include its sensitivity to transplanting and the necessity for patience, as shellbark hickory has a slow growth rate and may take years to mature fully.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Shellbark hickory

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Shellbark hickory stands as a robust arboreal specimen, stretching skywards to heights typically between 60-80 feet (18-24 meters), occasionally soaring up to 100 feet (30 meters). Its physique is crowned with a compendium of foliage that forms a rounded to elliptically shaped canopy. The substantial limbs of shellbark hickory support large, compound leaves, granting it a commanding presence in its habitat. This towering tree also bears distinctive fruit, encapsulated by a hard shell, which is a characteristic trait among its kin in the walnut family.