Shellbark Hickory Style:Illinois Seedling Their nuts are a valuable

Their nuts are a valuable food source for a variety of animals

not full-size trees

which is often superior to store-bought varieties

Pecans need at least two trees for good pollination

its open habit and its bark give it winter interest

Shellbark Hickory Style:Illinois Seedling Their nuts are a valuableShellbark produces the largest nut of any hickory. It was once abundant in American bottom lands but is now nearly gone from its native habitat (see images for map of range). These are first year seedlings in the range of 1' tall. Since these are tap rooting trees, it is preferable for the tree to be transplanted very small to promote root health. All seedlings are shipped dormant as bare roots. Types of Seedlings Seedling Shellbark Hickory: Burnt