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Mockernut Hickory

Carya tomentosa · USDA Profile

Mockernut Hickory is a stately tree with fragrant leaves and extremely hard, dense wood. Named for its thick-shelled nuts that 'mock' the eater with little meat inside, it nonetheless provides valuable wildlife food.

Growth Rate

Slow to Moderate (1 ft/year)

Mature Height

50–80 ft

Soil Preference

Well-drained upland soils

Sizes Available

6–12 inches, 12–18 inches

Starting from

$1.22 – $1.63 per tree

Volume discounts available for bulk orders