SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carya glabra

COMMON NAME: pignut hickory

LEAVES: Alternate. Odd pinnately compound with 5 leaflets (may have 3). Non pubescent. Leaflets are relatively small.

FLOWERS: Monoecious. Catkins hang down in the spring.

FRUIT: Rounded nut with a hard husk.

BARK: Grey, ridged and furrowed.

OTHER: Native to high, dry sites. Very common species. Grows 60' to 80' tall. Has good yellow fall color.