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Alone in a grassy triangle north of Denny Hall, is the only old hickory on
campus. Conveniently nearby are two of its cousins: a butternut and
(larger) black walnut, also from eastern North America. Red hickory is
probably a hybrid species, a cross of pignut and shagbark hickories. All
hickory trees are known for their nuts, their strong yet supple wood, and
bright yellow October color. This specimen, healthy and handsome, makes
small nuts not worth eating. It's easily distinguished from the walnut and
butternut, by having only five leaflets.
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![[Trunk of Red Hickory]](/home/treetour/graphics/49redhic.jpg)
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