The pignut hickory (Carya glabra) is a dark-gray tree that extends to 50–60 feet in height with a spread of 25–35 feet. It does well in a variety of soils, even tolerating salty soil and drought.

The butternut hickory tree, often mistaken for a walnut, produces oblong nuts and features hickory-like leaves. It is found ...

The venerable hickory tree was much appreciated by the native Indian tribes and by the early colonists. Hickory wood, stalwart and sturdy, was used to make handles for axes, pitchforks, and ...

The caterpillars feed for about 40 days on several different types of plants, including hickory trees – hence its common name – but their favorite food source is the common persimmon tree. Before they ...

Making yellowbud hickory oil. Geyer’s process is labor intensive. From foraging the nuts to putting the caps on the bottles, he estimates 8-10 hours of labor go into each gallon.