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Hickory is a tree of the genus Carya (which also includes Pecan). The genus includes about 25 species of deciduous trees with compound leaves and large nuts. All but one of the species are native to North America, the single exception being from China.
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Hickory flowers are anemophilous and self incompatible, so two clonal (grafted) trees cannot pollenize each other. Two or more varieties must be planted for pollination. Seedlings (grown from hickory nuts) will usually have sufficient genetic variation.
Hickoty wood is extremely tough, yet flexible, and is valuable for tool handles, bows, etc. It is also highly prized for woodburning stoves, because of its high caloric content. Hickory wood is also a preferred type for smoke curing meats. The nuts of some species are palatable; while others are bitter, and only suitable for animal feed. Shagbark and Shellbark Hickories are regarded by some as the finest nut trees.
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