shellbark hickory (carya laciniosa) - a medium to large, long-lived deciduous tree growing up to 80ft tall. nuts are oval and sweet, similar in taste to pecan but supposedly sweeter. native to parts of north eastern turtle island (north america). soil tolerant, but thrives in moist, well-drained soils often found in river bottoms and alongside rocky streams.
hardiness zone - 5-9
Currently 6-8 inches
*two trees needed for nut production
** all trees will be sold as bare root saplings in march/april AND oct/nov by pre-order only.
pick-up available in phinneys cove, NS /mi’kma’ki or shipped out by canada post (only in canada)
shellbark hickory (carya laciniosa) - a medium to large, long-lived deciduous tree growing up to 80ft tall. nuts are oval and sweet, similar in taste to pecan but supposedly sweeter. native to parts of north eastern turtle island (north america). soil tolerant, but thrives in moist, well-drained soils often found in river bottoms and alongside rocky streams.
hardiness zone - 5-9
Currently 6-8 inches
*two trees needed for nut production
** all trees will be sold as bare root saplings in march/april AND oct/nov by pre-order only.
pick-up available in phinneys cove, NS /mi’kma’ki or shipped out by canada post (only in canada)