 | Pignut Hickory, Pignut, Sweet Pignut, Coast Pignut Hickory, Smoothbark Hickory, Swamp Hickory, Broom Hickory, Switch Hickory, Red Hickory, Switchbud Hickory Carya glabra var. glabra Juglandaceae Pignut hickory, an uncommon tree in east Texas, grows on well-drained sandy ridges. It recently has been merged with swamp hickory, Carya leiodermis, which grows in lower, wetter areas, so it would seem to be adapted to diverse habitats. The fruit is variously described as bitter and sweet. It appears to be a good well-adapted tree in the upper south, with good yellow fall color. Plant Habit or Use: medium tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: green, females inconspicuous, males in catkins. Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: nut with 4-valved husk Height: to 60 ft. Width: to 35 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: medium low Soil Requirements: acid neutral Additional Comments:
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