Carya tomentosa

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big-bud hickory

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Other common names

mocker nut, mockernut, whiteheart hickory

Synonyms

Carya alba (L.) K. Koch

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Botanical Details

Family
Juglandaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Carya are vigorous deciduous trees of handsome appearance, the large pinnate leaves colouring well in the autumn; male flowers are in catkins, females are insignificant spikes, followed by nuts, the kernels of some being edible
Name Status
Correct