Pignut Hickory
Carya glabra · Juglandaceae (Walnut family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to obovate leaflets, typically 5 leaflets per leaf
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midribs and lateral veins
Key Features
Five smooth-margined leaflets with the terminal leaflet distinctly larger and sessile or short-stalked lateral leaflets
Description
A large deciduous tree featuring a straight trunk, tight ridged bark, and golden-brown autumn foliage with hard-shelled nuts enclosed in husks
Habitat
Well-drained upland forests, ridges, and slopes under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Eastern North America
Identified on 10/17/2026