Common Name
Bitternut
Bitternut hickory
Red hickory
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
100.0
Width (ft)
25.0 -
40.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Mesic to rather dry upland forests and woodlands, well-drained floodplain forests, and high-elevation deciduous forests; most characteristic of moderately to strongly base-rich soils, at least at lower elevations and on drier sites; ascends to at least to 1400 m (4600 ft) elevation in the mountains. Frequent throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
Several species of moth are attracted to the foliage. Larval host for butterflies and Luna moths. This plant supports Hickory Horndevil (Citheronia regalis) larvae
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
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Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
213
Tolerates
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