The easiest way to identify a tree species is by its leaves, ... Because hickory is the de facto wood used for bacon, the smell of any cut of pork smoked with this wood is reminiscent of it.

Bark: Dark gray bark that peels away and upwards, giving it a shaggy appearance Leaves: Have five to seven alternate, medium yellow-green, odd-pinnate leaves that grow to an average length of 12 ...

Shagbark hickory are easy to identify in the spring. Sue Pike. More signs of spring: ... rabbits, mice, and squirrels, mallard and wood ducks, turkeys and bobwhite quail, humans, too.

The wood of this tree is hard and durable, and was used historically for mine-shaft supports, wagon-wheel spokes, ... A few other hickory species do this, too, ...

For full article with additional photos view: Intro to Trees of Indiana: Shagbark Hickory Other Resources: Shagbark Hickory in Hardwoods of the Midwest, Purdue Arboretum Explorer Hickory and Pecan ...

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