HickoryHickory (carya) Hickory can not be shipped to CA or TX due to state restrictions Hickory is one of my favorite trees to find in the landscape. Their fall color is a stunning yellow and they support many species of insect and animals. The nuts are a valuable food source in the fall and early winter. The main hickory species we work with are yellowbud aka bitternut, shagbark, shellbark, and to a lesser extent pignut and mockernut. Each species has its

Cities often plant cultivars because of their desire for specific and known fall colors

Some of the mother trees are tall and old while others are much younger

Red oak have higher levels of tannins generally

Generally I would not expect germination until spring 2025

Fruit typically ripens in August through October depending on variety and region

Our seeds were collected from a wild patch in Durham NC

Clear cutting for timber and farmland had taken place over vast stretches of forests since the arrival of Europeans

Another big difference has to do with what is called astringency

One species John was fascinated with is honey locust

We won't know until we try

We primarily grow the native willow species

There is a cluster of trees planted by John near where his old farm used to be