Mockernut Hickory

Large shade tree. Plant where falling/fallen nuts will not be a problem.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Plant where nut and leaf litter will not be a problem.

Small mammals (squirrels and other rodents) consume nuts.

Dry hammocks, dry hardwood forests

• Fall color
• Larval host for many moths including; luna moth (Actias luna), hickory leafroller moth (Argyrotaenia juglandana), royal walnut moth (Citheronia regalis), and walnut sphinx (Amorpha juglandis.