Shagbark Hickory - All Questions
Shagbark Hickory
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Shagbark-Hickory-Hardwood
How long to bear fruit
Question by: Ron Ederer on Oct 1, 2020, 11:20 AM
Typically, Shagbark Hickory begins producing nuts in about 10 years. Peak production occurs when the tree reaches 40 years of age. Henceforth a really fine crop should occur every 3 to 5 years.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Oct 1, 2020, 12:46 PM
Is a Shagbark hickory tree tolerant of alkaline soil?
Question by: Brett Worsham on Jan 13, 2022, 8:18 PM
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Jan 14, 2022, 8:24 AM
How far apart should you space trees for planting for cross pollination?
Question by: Brian Gambero on Dec 6, 2022, 12:29 PM
The Shagbark Hickory is self-fertile, however the yield will increase if you have planted more than one Hickory tree.
Answer by: Chief River Nursery on Dec 6, 2022, 12:51 PM
