mockernut hickory
Carya tomentosa (Lam.) Nutt.
Carya tomentosa, known as mockernut hickory, is a long-lived tree species in the Juglandaceae family. It is widespread in the eastern United States and can live up to 500 years. The tree is valued for its strong, hard, and flexible wood, which is used for various products and as fuel.
Description
Carya tomentosa is a species in the Juglandaceae family, native to the eastern half of the United States. It is the most abundant hickory species and is recognized for its longevity, often reaching 500 years of age. The tree is straight-growing, allowing for a high yield of usable wood. Its wood is highly valued for its strength, hardness, and flexibility, making it suitable for a range of applications. Additionally, it serves as excellent fuel wood. Common names for this species include mockernut hickory, mockernut, white hickory, whiteheart hickory, hognut, and bullnut.
Other common names
mockernut hickory
Synonyms
Juglans albaJuglans squamosaJuglans tomentosaJuglans proceraJuglans compressaJuglans albaScoria tomentosaScoria albaCarya albaCarya alba var. anomalaCarya alba var. ficoidesCarya alba var. ovoideaCarya alba var. subcoriaceaCarya alba subsp. tomentosaCarya compressaCarya tomentosa f. ficoidesCarya tomentosa var. integrifoliaCarya tomentosa var. maximaCarya tomentosa f. ovoideaCarya tomentosa var. subcoriaceaHicorius albusHicorius maximaHicorius tomentosaHicorius albaHicorius alba var. albicansHicorius alba var. anomalaHicorius alba var. ficoidesHicorius alba var. maximaHicorius alba var. ovoideaHicorius alba var. subcoriacea