Genus and species: Carya glabra

Leaves: The leaves are compound and 6-10" (15-26cm) long with five leaflets that are each 3-6" (7.5-15cm) long. (View Measured Leaf) The leaflets are pointed at the ends (lance-shaped), are finely saw-toothed and have very short stalks. The leaves are green on top, paler on the bottom, and hairless.(View Leaves)

Bark: The bark is light gray and can vary from being smooth, to having forking ridges.(View Bark) The twigs are brown and hairless.

Fruit: The fruit is a pear-shaped, thick-shelled nut with a husk about 1-2" (2.5-5cm) in diameter. The husk that surrounds the bitter or sweet nut is relatively thin, and splits in the middle once ripe.(View Fruit)

Tree: The tree can grow to be 60-80' (18-24m) tall, with a spreading crown, as pictured to the left.

Range and Habitat: These trees are located from Ontario, east to New England, south to Florida, west to Texas and north to Illinois. They are usually found in dry or moist uplands.