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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA — A pignut hickory tree fell on a house on Cunningham Road around 3 a.m. Monday. High winds contributed to the fall, according to Tim Buckler of Nelson's Tree Service. Bryan Hartnagel watches ...