Big Shellbark hickory, Kingnut Hickory
They grow in rich, moist to wet soils in valleys and along stream banks. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Also known as:
Hnum-rueh
Synonyms
- Carya alba
- Carya sulcata Nutt.
- Juglans laciniosa F. Michx.
- Hicoria laciniosa (F. Michx.) Sarg.
Edible Portion
- Nuts, Seeds, Sap
Where does Big Shellbark hickory grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, India, North America, Northeastern India, United States
Notes: There are about 14-25 Carya species.
Growing Big Shellbark hickory, Kingnut Hickory
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. They can be eaten raw or used in cakes and pies. They are also roasted. The sap is sweet and can be boiled down to syrup.
Production: Trees can live for 200 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| spp. Nuts | 658 | 12.7 | 2.1 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Sap | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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