Carya glabra, or pignut hickory, is native to Ontario and ranges throughout eastern United States and Canada. This species is a large canopy tree, typically growing 50 to 80 feet tall with a rounded crown. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-drained, moist soils and tolerates a range of conditions, including occasional drought. Pignut hickory provides valuable wildlife habitat but is susceptible to pests like hickory bark beetles, twig girdlers and pecan weevils. With a long taproot, transplanting is difficult, but easier done in spring. While it produces bitter, inedible nuts and husks in the fall, it remains a beneficial tree for landscapes with no other cultivars. Currently limited availability in the landscape, but with proper seed collection can become more available.