Mockernut Hickory
Carya tomentosa
Family: Juglandaceae
Natural History
Leaves and fruit of mockernut hickory | Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida
The mockernut hickory is a very slow-growing and long-lived tree - capable of reaching ages of up to 500 years. It is classified as shade-intolerant, and is considered to be a climax species on moist sites. Due to the low insulating capacity of its bark, the mockernut hickory has a very low tolerance to fire.