Bitternut hickory

Bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 75 feet with roots at least 50 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-7.4, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Carya cordiformis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Carya Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 75 and 100 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs