About Carya texana Buckley
Black hickory (Carya texana Buckley) can grow up to 41 meters (135 feet) tall. Its bark ranges in color from dark gray to black, and features a tight diamond-shaped pattern. Its leaves typically have a dense covering of scales that gives them a rusty brown color. The leaves are pinnately compound, and most often have seven leaflets, though they may sometimes have five or nine. The fruits (nuts) of this species are bronze to reddish brown. The seeds inside are sweet and edible, though they can sometimes be bitter.
