Tall tree with irregular crown, alternate, deciduous leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets and smooth gray bark on young trees turning to scaly ridges as the tree ages.
Dry slopes and ridges.
Strong, elastic wood is used for tool handles, sports equipment and wagon wheels. The nut’s bitterness and small amount of meat make it less desirable for human consumption than other hickory species. It is host to the Luna, Funeral Dagger and Giant Regal moths.
Leaf length: 8.00-12.00 inches
Tree height: 50.00-100.00 feet
Where to find Pignut Hickory on the Louisiana State Arboretum Trails:
PAW - Pawpaw Loop Trail 6.0
Refer to our Live Map to locate this species and its interpretative signage on the trail system.