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Hickory (Carya spp.) is composed of at least 16 species native to
Asia [4], Central America [4] and North America [1]). The word carya is
from the Greek name for nut. This group can be split into the true
hickories and the pecans.
Pecan hickories usually have more and narrower leaflets
and are generally shorter lived than the true hickories.
Most hickories have edible nuts and the Pecan is grown
commercially. Hickory wood tends to be strong and resilient and is
often used to flavor meat in smoking or barbecuing.
Learn more about some different types
of hickories, read a short care
guide prepared by the Michigan State University Extension Service,
or find out about insects and
diseases that affect pecans and hickories.
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