Photo: Shagbark Hickory, Plant Image Library, CC BY-SA 2.0
We are pleased to announce the winner of our most recent Monday Nature Mystery, Judith Fulton!
Congratulations to Judith for identifying the Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata).
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata). Photo: Flickr user Plant Image Library, CC BY-SA 2.0
According to Plant Nova Natives, the Shagbark Hickory is a shade tree with bright yellow fall foliage. It has wonderful shaggy brown bark. This species is only native in our area to Prince William County but is a very nice choice for a yard. It grows very slowly and can live up to 300 years. The seedlings (but not the adult trees) have very deep tap roots, which makes it hard to find them for sale, but also makes them unlikely to be blown over in a storm. Visit Plant Nova Natives to learn about the many types of native trees you can add to your yard to attract birds.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post, and make sure you receive our emails to find out the winner and mystery answer each week. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Darlene Friedman/Audubon Photography Awards