Scrub Hickory (Carya floridana)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Carya floridana is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from April to May. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, though the shell is thick. — The kernel is sweet, though the shell is thick.; The seed is up to 3cm long.; The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months.

Habitat & North American Range

Confined largely to the scrub vegetation of coastal dunes and dry sandy ridges. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)