Pignut Hickory Tree
Carya glabra
- Stay Protected with Plant Sentry ™
Pignut Hickory Tree is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pignut Hickory Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
-
Brand
-
Botanical Name
-
Growing Zones
-
Mature Height
-
Mature Spread
-
Sun ExposureFull Sun
-
Moisture
-
Soil
-
Growth RateMedium
-
Flower Color
-
Fall Color
-
Pollinator Required
-
Pruning Time
-
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
-
Harvest Time
Growing Zones 4 - 9
A food staple fed to hogs by settlers, the Pignut Hickory Tree (Carya glabra) is a fantastic deciduous hardwood tree that features compound green leaves and yellowish-green catkins that become clusters of green-husked fall nuts!
Bird-friendly, and highly adaptable, Pignut Hickory trees are a highly ornamental shade and landscape tree, growing tall, straight, and with a beautiful vase-shaped canopy. The great green foliage fills out to create a lush deep shade that cools your home and reduces cooling costs. Native Pignut Hickory feature fall color is a vibrant yellow that positively glows! Set one so the setting sun shines through these trees and sets them alight in gold!
The nuts were considered too bitter for humans and only good for pigs, but chipmunks, squirrels, and other wildlife love them! Humans can eat them when they're ripe as well! The nuts attract loads of songbirds to feast among, nest, and shelter in the broad branches. Additionally, several species of butterfly and moth use Hickory as Host Plants for their larvae!
Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant throughout USDA planting zones 4-9, the winter silhouette and strong branching are accented by the thin, gray, rough bark that has textural crisscrossing cracks and scales. These native trees can reach a hefty 50-80 feet in maturity and can have a spread of 25-40 feet wide! However, because these are native trees, there is considerable variability throughout the species and based on growing conditions.
Planting and Application:
The Pignut has a tall, graceful habit and radiant golden fall color. Perfect lawn and specimen trees, these are lovely to adorn your front or backyard but give them some room to grow. The strong limbs are fantastic windbreaks, mighty lawn trees, and roosting for birds and wildlife!
A single specimen will set your front yard afire each fall and fill your backyard with birdsong. These are fantastic lawn and shade trees! You'll enjoy reduced cooling costs and increased home equity with a large long-lived tree like a Hickory. Plant in large open spaces and big backyards so a single tree can shade the entire area.
Since these trees are either male or female, be sure to plant in groups and create your very own nut tree grove - for both yourself and your wildlife! Bitternuts are classic bird sanctuaries, housing flocks of birds and supporting entire ecosystems among their branches!
- Gorgeous Green Compound Foliage
- Tall Open Canopy & Straight Trunked Legacy Trees
- Edible Nuts That Are Best For Wildlife
- Gorgeous Golden Fall Color
- Deciduous Hardwood Trees Related To Pecan/Walnuts
- Shade Trees, Grand Lawn Trees & Bird-Friendly Sanctuaries
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hickory Trees need full sun and rich well-drained soils to do their best but these hardy natives adapt to a wide range of conditions and soil types including clay soil! Water young trees regularly while establishing, but after, these deer-resistant trees are adaptable to very moist conditions and occasional drought. Prune in late winter to remove crossing and damaged limbs and mulch the root zone to hold in moisture and insulate the roots.
- Full Sun
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil - Tolerates Clay
- Thrives in Moist, Rich Soil
- Prune Late Winter
- Cold Hardy & Deer Resistant
Cold-hardy shady hardwood specimens, the Pignut Hickory Trees are large-scale natives that house tons of wildlife! Help retain the native biodiversity by ordering yours today at NatureHills.com!
