Native Plants

Shag-Bark Hickory

Carya ovata
Location

Native to

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Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

This medium-sized tree is also known as Shagbark, Carolina, Scalybark, Upland, or Shellbark Hickory. It is a deciduous, perennial tree averaging 70 to 80 feet in height, and 12 to 24 inches in diameter. It is probably the most distinctive of all the hickories because of its loose-plated bark. This tree produces thick-shelled, edible nuts, and its foliage turns golden in early fall. It grows in full sun to shade, preferring dry to moist, well-drained, fertile soils.

May Attract

Shag-Bark Hickory is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon Center at Riverlands

301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386

(636) 899-0090

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Wild Ones - St. Louis Chapter

2833 Manderly Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144

Where to Buy

Find in-person and online vendors for your home or wholesale project. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native stocks, and find out what services they offer.

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

9814 Pleasant Hill Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 496-3492

Hamilton Native Outpost

16786 Brown Road, Elk Creek, MO 65464

(417) 967-2190

Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 965-3070

Greenscape Gardens

2832 Barrett Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

(314) 821-2440

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Center at Riverlands.
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
(636) 899-0090 |
 
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Thrushes
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Vireos
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Waxwings
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Waxwings
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