Reproduction and early growth
Flowering and fruiting
Mockernut hickory is monoecious - male and female flowers are produced on the same tree. Mockernut male flowers are catkins about … See more

The species' name comes from the Latin word tomentum, meaning "stuffing", referring to the underside of the leaves, which are covered … See more

Mockernuts are preferred mast for wildlife, particularly squirrels, which eat green nuts. Black bears, foxes, rabbits, beavers, and white-footed mice feed on the nuts, and sometimes the bark. … See more

Mockernut is a 64-chromosome species, so rarely crosses with 32-chromosome species such as pecan or shellbark hickory. No published information exists concerning population or other genetic studies of this species. Efforts are currently underway … See more

Native range
Mockernut hickory, a true hickory, grows from Massachusetts and New York west to southern Ontario, … See more

True hickories provide a large portion of the high-grade hickory used by industry. Mockernut is used for lumber, pulpwood, charcoal, and other fuelwood products. Hickory species are … See more

• Bud break
• Female flower
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