shagbark hickory

Also known as Scalebark Hickory, Carolina Hickory, Northern Shagbark Hickory

Shagbark hickories are easily recognized by their dramatic gray bark, which peels away in long, vertical plates curled at the ends. They produce large, thick-husked nuts that provide a rich seasonal food source for squirrels, wild turkeys, and black bears. These long-lived trees often anchor hardwood forests, forming deep taproots and producing exceptionally dense, shock-resistant wood.