Shellbark hickory

Shellbark hickory (Carya laciniosa) 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, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from summer to fall.
It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 60 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 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 soil, pH 5-6.6, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== 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 laciniosa 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:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 75 and 100 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs