Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata

Location: Quintana Way
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Broadleaf deciduous tree native to the eastern US and Canada. Pinate leaf with 5 to 7 finely serated ovate leaflets, walnut like fruit, and gray scaly bark. Broad spreading branches gives this tree an oval skyline. An unusual tree for California, but not rare.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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