Closely related to Pecan, and while its nuts are edible, they are very bitter. Introduced 1766.

Native in eastern USA and parts of southern Canada. Uncommon in north-west Europe.

Monoecious.

Large tree (32m) with upright, arching branches. Bark grey, not shaggy. Buds naked (without scales), green-yellow. Pinnate compound leaves, 20–30cm, downy underside, 7–9 leaflets, serrated margins. Fruit a drupe with modest four-winged sutures (flanges), containing a small nut.

Perhaps the most suited of the hickories to north-west Europe. Hardy. Prefers deep fertile soils. Can reproduce by suckering.

Low where introduced.

Generally healthy.

An elegant ornamental, with good autumn colour. Nuts once pressed for medicinal oil. Timber valued for tool handles, and for smoking food.