Red Hickory 49. Next Alone in a grassy triangle north of Denny Hall, is the only old hickory on campus.
Red hickory is probably a hybrid species, a cross of pignut and shagbark hickories.
All hickory trees are known for their nuts, their strong yet supple wood, and bright yellow October color. This specimen, healthy and handsome, makes small nuts not worth eating. It's easily distinguished from the walnut and butternut, by having only five leaflets.