Hican Seedling

Carya ovata x C. illinoinensis. A rare cross between a shagbark hickory and a pecan. We grow this species from nuts of the cultivar Burton, grown for its reliable cropping. Depending on what pollinated each seedling, it's future nuts will most resemble a hickory nut or a pecan, but generally nuts will be larger than a pecan.

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 5b

Recommended Use: nuts used for fresh eating, cooking or baking

Ripens: October 

Pollination: requires a least 2 to produce nuts

Height not including roots: 12-15cm one year seedling