Shagbark Hickory Seedling 8-12" Tall - Carya ovata Native Tree Bareroot

Shagbark Hickory Seedling Overview

The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a native deciduous tree known for its distinctive shaggy bark and ecological benefits. This seedling, measuring 8-12 inches tall, is shipped bare-root to support healthy establishment in your landscape. It is well-suited for naturalistic gardens, parks, and backyards, providing food and shelter for local wildlife.

Key Features

• Native to the eastern United States, promoting local biodiversity.
• Distinctive shaggy bark adds unique texture and visual interest.
• Supports wildlife by offering food and habitat for birds and small mammals.
• Fast-growing and drought-resistant once established.
• Adaptable to various soil types including loamy and sandy soils.

Growing Information

Shagbark Hickory thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Hardy in zones 4 through 8, this tree can grow to heights of 60-80 feet, making it a substantial addition to your garden or natural area.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.