Scrub Hickory
ExplorePlants
Scrub Hickory
Carya floridana
The Scrub Hickory is a special tree that grows in sandy places. It has strong wood and produces tasty nuts that many animals love to eat!
Habitat: Sandy forests
Appearance
The Scrub Hickory is a small, often shrubby tree with distinctively ridged bark, which is darker brown than its smooth, younger branches. Its leaves are glossy green and compound, bearing small, round nuts encased in thick, reddish-brown husks.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyJuglandaceaeGenusCarya
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Its tiny nuts taste super sweet, making them a delicious treat for both animals and people!
Native Americans would pound its sweet nuts to make flour or a rich, milky drink.
This tough little tree can grow in incredibly sandy places where most other plants struggle to survive.
When animals bury its nuts for later, they often forget some, accidentally planting new hickory trees!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Master
Scrub Hickory can thrive in dry, sandy soils thanks to its deep root system, helping it find water others can't.
Ability
Fire Resister
This hickory has thick bark that protects it from wildfires, and it can even resprout from its roots after a burn.
Ability
Nut Powerhouse
Scrub Hickory produces small, sweet nuts, providing essential energy and food for many animals in its harsh habitat.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 500-1000 cm
- Spread
- 300-800 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Loves to gather and bury its sweet, tiny nuts.
shelters
Sand Pine
Pinus clausa
Often found growing alongside this dominant scrub tree species.
shelters
Chapman's Oak
Quercus chapmanii
Co-exists in dry scrub environments, sharing resources.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Nut Bearing
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful around trees; don't climb too high and watch for falling branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Scrub Hickory?
500-1000 cm
How wide does Scrub Hickory spread?
300-800 cm
When does Scrub Hickory bloom?
Spring
Is Scrub Hickory edible?
Yes
Is Scrub Hickory toxic?
None
What is Scrub Hickory's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Scrub Hickory pollinated?
Wind
Where is Scrub Hickory usually found?
Sandy forests
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
.jpg&width=800)
