A large tree with a broad columnar form. Prefers moist, lowland soil but can tolerate drier conditions. Large, lance-shaped leaves are displayed in leaflets. The bitternut hickory nuts are quite bitter, hence the name, and are not recommended for human consumption.

Height : 50-70 feet Spread : 40-50 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium

Soil : Sand, loam

Zone : 4-9

Growth Rate : Slow