Hickory, Shagbark

Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera
Zone: 2-6 (7)
Mature Height: 50-70 ft
Mature Width: 25-45 ft
Fruit: Small nuts within the catkins
Flowers: Catkins
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: Medium (12” – 24” per year), but with plenty of water and fertilizer can grow very quickly
Soil: Does best with acidic, moist, silty loams – but can grow in almost any soil
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Creamy Yellow
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds. Also provides great cover.