Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Tree-of-heaven, Chinese sumac (Ailanthus altissima)
Common Name
Pignut
Pignut hickory
Sweet pignut hickory
Red hickory
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
80.0
Width (ft)
25.0 -
40.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially Available
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Additional Info
Habitat: In a wide range of mesic to dry upland forests, but perhaps most numerous in moderately to strongly base-rich soils; ascends to at least to 1140 m (3750 ft) elevation in the mountains. Common throughout Virginia
Wildlife Value: Host plant for Banded hairstreak butterfly and many moths including the luna moth. It supports Hickory Horndevil (Citheronia regalis) and Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus) larvae.The nuts are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, black bears, deer, foxes, mice, wood ducks, hogs
Note: Messy
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
213
Tolerates