This deciduous tree has alternate compound leaves with seven to eleven leaflets. The terminal buds of this tree are bright yellow.
Found in low wet woods and along streams in the hill sections.
It is the most rapid growing of the hickories. The nut meat is so bitter that it is not preferred by wildlife.
Leaf length: 7.00-10.00 inches
Tree height: 72.00-100.00 feet
Where to find Bitternut Hickory on the Louisiana State Arboretum Trails:
PAW - Pawpaw Loop Trail 9.0
Refer to our Live Map to locate this species and its interpretative signage on the trail system.