Local Ecotype
Large tree, up to 100’
Moist to medium soil
Blooms in spring, edible nuts in fall
Handsome shade tree of bottomland forests. The oily edible nuts are eaten by squirrels and other wildlife. Various earth-toned dyes are produced from nut husks and inner bark. Host plant for a plethora of moths.
Local Ecotype
Large tree, up to 100’
Moist to medium soil
Blooms in spring, edible nuts in fall
Handsome shade tree of bottomland forests. The oily edible nuts are eaten by squirrels and other wildlife. Various earth-toned dyes are produced from nut husks and inner bark. Host plant for a plethora of moths.