Missouri Mammoth Hickory Nut Tree
Description
Grow hickory nuts that live up to their name. Hickory trees are closes relatives to pecans. This stately hickory nut tree offers an impressive spread of energy-saving shade at maturity. Yields extremely large, oblong nuts with four distinct outer ridges. Flavor is rich and sweet with a crunchy texture. Ripens in late September. Seedling. For proper pollination, plant at least two hickory seedlings.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp Crunchy |
| Years to Bear | 8 - 10 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 75 - 250' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
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I grew up in PA and we had lots of hickory trees, love them.
I've always wanted a hickory tree! I don't care that they are slow-growing. I cut down two invasive Norway maples in my yard in order to replace them with a native, nut-bearing tree. The squirrels…
Need a pollinator for the one I already have.
I remember as a child the huge shellbark nuts, down along the creek of my grandparents farm, and have never seen them anywhere else. So I wanted to grow some of my own.