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Mockernut Hickery
As with the Shagbark Hickory, the wood of this tree is hard, strong, tough and elastic, and is used in handles for tools and in athletic equipment. The Mockernut Hickory tree, Carya tomentosa, is also called a White Hickory, Whiteheart Hickory, Hognut and Bullnut. This tree grows well on rich, moist, well-drained soils of upland areas. Mockernut hickory is so named because the nuts are large but with thick shells and very small kernels. Mockernut Hickory trees grow throughout most of the eastern United States and westward to eastern Texas. The gray bark of this tree is marked with branching ridges and deep furrows. This and the other hickories are very desirable both for forest and shade trees. It is most common in the southern part of its range. The unusually small kernels from the nuts are sweet and edible. The twigs are stout and reddish-brown to grayish-brown in color. It is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years. ... more
White Fringe Tree They may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. The White Fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. It is also known as Old Mans Beard. They are spectacular in full bloom. White Fringetrees are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters (4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. They are intolerant of air pollution and prolonged dry conditions and grow in groups, as specimens in lawns, in shrub, or in woodland borders. |
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