Carya ovata (shagbark hickory)

A deciduous tree known for its "shaggy" bark, the shagbark hickory can grow to 70-90 feet tall with a spread of 50-70, making it an excellent shade tree.  Its preference is full sun or part shade, and grows in sandy and clay loam soils that are well-drained.  Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant.   This tree has nuts that are highly valuable to wildlife and hosts a number of butterflies and moths.

Photo by the Missouri Botanic Garden