Tree
Pignut Hickory
Carya glabra
Varieties We Carry
StandardCarya glabra
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
7 galFrom$49.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size50-65 feet × 30-40 feet
About Pignut Hickory
Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, characterized by compound leaves with five to seven leaflets, shaggy-to-tight gray bark, and small, pear-shaped nuts with thin husks. The hard, flexible wood is among the strongest native hardwoods and has long been valued for tool handles and sporting goods. It provides important mast for wildlife in eastern forest ecosystems. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Clay, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Grow in full sun for best form and nut production; tolerates light partial shade when young but requires open sun at maturity. Site away from pavement and structures due to large fruit drop.
Water
Moderate moisture needs once established; tolerates brief drought but performs best with average rainfall or supplemental irrigation during NE Florida's dry spring season. Avoid sites with poor drainage or prolonged saturation.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adapts to sandy, loamy, or clay soils common in NE Florida; prefers well-drained upland sites. Fertilize young trees annually with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; established trees rarely need supplemental feeding.
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Common questions
Is Pignut Hickory a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pignut Hickory is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 50-65 feet × 30-40 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.