TREASURE TREES

#058 Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)

The owners who lived at this property during the original Treasure Tree program sold the property in 2014. By 2015, the house was razed and much of the lot cleared. This Shagbark Hickory was removed during redevelopment

Statistics (1992)

  • Circumference (In.): 95"
  • Height (Ft.): 91'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 69'
  • Total Points: 203

More Information

  • Nominated By: Kevin McCorkle
  • Year Added: 1992
  • Owned By: Douglas and Tamisha Utermark
  • Current condition: Deceased
  • Neighborhood: Old Farm
  • Property Type: Private Home
  • Nearest Address: Private Property
  • Ecological Value: The Shagbark Hickory is known to live for 200-300 years. It gets its name from the peeling bark, giving it a shaggy appearance and visual interest in the winter months. Timber is used to cure meats and produce athletic equipment
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