Carya ovata ( Shagbark Hickory )
C. ovata is a large deciduous hickory , reaching 60 - 80′ tall , can reach 100 - 120′ tall . develop a straight trunk and oblong crown . Foliage is deep yellow - super acid in the summer , changing to productive golden brown in autumn . The seed is edible and sweet-flavored , smoked hickory nuts provide hickory flavor to barbecue . innate habitat is lower slopes with well drained alluvial soils , and upper drier slopes , adaptable ....