A few years ago one of my readers asked me about a particular nut and leaf. I took a close look at the pictures and saw a slightly pear-shaped nut that had a skin that reminded me of pecans. The ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, meet another member of the hickory family that can found in upland areas, the pignut hickory. This species is identifiable by its five-leaflet compound leaves, its ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...

While many species of nuts grow wild, homeowners can also enjoy planting and harvesting their own nut crops, including pecans, walnuts and hickory nuts. To ensure good quality, proper collecting, ...

White’s Woods is home to several species of mature hickory trees, including shagbark (Carya ovata), shellbark (Carya laciniosa), bitternut (Carya cordiformis), and pignut hickory (Carya glabra).

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The pignut hickory is a native tree ...

It will soon be time to break out your snow shovels and ice scrapers, if you believe the nuts. Acorns, black walnuts and hickory nuts are all forecasting a harsh winter for the Washington area, ...

Join me on a foraging adventure as I search for tasty hickory nuts before the squirrels get to them! Discover tips for spotting, collecting, and enjoying these nutritious nuts straight from nature.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Yellowbud hickory trees are abundant in Iowa’s forests, yet few make use of the trees’ bitter-tasting ...