kingnut hickory

Seedling trees. It requires at least two trees for cross-pollination. Hickories are wind-pollinated.

Nuts of the kingnut hickory, aka shellbark hickory, are the largest nuts of the hickory species present in the eastern US.

Plant details:
Genus & species: Carya laciniosa
Hardiness: Zone 4 to 8
Sun: Full sun preferred, shade tolerated at expense of growth.
Soil type: Tolerant of a variety of soil types, though preferring rich, deep, moist, loamy soils
Soil moisture: Tolerant of varying moisture levels but prefers moist soils, well-drained, drought-tolerant once established