Other common names: _Shellbark hickory_.


MOCKERNUT HICKORY (_Hicoria alba_)

[Illustration: FIG. 68.--Bark of the Shagbark Hickory.]

Distinguishing characters: The *bud* is the largest among the
hickories--nearly half an inch long--is hard and oval and covered
with _yellowish brown_ downy _scales_ which _do not project_ like
those of the shagbark hickory, see Fig. 69. The twigs are extremely
coarse. The *bark* is very tight on the trunk and branches and has a
_close_, hard, _wavy_ appearance as in Fig. 70.

Leaf: The leaf consists of 5, 7 or 9 leaflets all of which are large and
pubescent and possess a distinct resinous odor.

Form and size: A tall tree with a broad spreading head.

Range: Eastern North America.

Soil and location: The mockernut hickory grows on a great variety of
soils, but prefers one which is rich and well-drained.

Enemies: The same as for the shagbark hickory.

Value for planting: It is not commonly planted.

Commercial value: The wood is similar to that of the shagbark hickory