Hickory
Mockernut Hickory
Carya tomentosa
$3.00per seedling
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Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
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Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 60–80 ft tall · 40–60 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat
- Wildlife
- — Mockernut hickory provides strong wildlife value, producing large nuts that feed squirrels, chipmunks, and birds, while its sturdy branches and dense canopy offer excellent nesting sites and protective cover for a variety of forest wildlife.
About this species
Mockernut hickory is a robust native tree known for its thick, deeply furrowed bark and large, coarse-textured leaves that create a full, rounded canopy. Its name comes from the substantial husks that surround its nuts, which are often larger than the kernels inside, giving the impression of “mocking” the eater. These nuts are an important food source for wildlife such as squirrels, chipmunks, and birds. Mockernut hickory thrives in well-drained soils and full sun and is commonly found in upland forests and ridges across Ohio. With its strong wood, impressive stature, and ecological significance, it remains a valuable component of healthy hardwood forests.
Planting notes
Because mockernut hickory is a large tree with a deep root system, give it ample room to grow, and limit pruning to removing damaged or crossing branches during dormancy.