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Juglandaceae
Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Tall Tree (Canopy)
60 - 100ft
35 - 50ft
Green
Nut/Nut-like; Brown, Red
Partial Sun, Shade
Loamy, Sandy
Dry, Moist
May - June
yellow
ridges, dry hills, and hillsides; rich well drained soils
good fall color; Sapwood thick, white, strong and flexible, excellent for tool handles; hickory nuts are much used by squirrels and other forest rodents
