Carya pallida
Sand Hickory

Mature Height: 40-110'     Longevity: Moderate

1-5 Water Range
Soil moisture tolerated by tree

6-8 Temperature Range
Hardiness Zones in which tree naturally occurs.

DEFENSE     Soil Moisture Key
1: All reports indicate most common, if not only found in dry rocky or sandy soils. Very limited data hurts confidence of score.

5: Not common in areas other than dry areas. Very limited data hurts confidence of score.

DEFENSE (from Distribution Maps)
National Audubon Society (NAS) Map: Same as PFG

Peterson Field Guide (PFG) Map: (NORTH) Solid Z6. (SOUTH) Solid Z8.

3   Sun Strength

5   Shade Strength

DEFENSE
Growth Rate:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Max Height:

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1-3 = Hickory
???
- = limited to dry soils
???
??? - Probably not
0 = 60'
0 = 110'

DEFENSE
Shade Tol.:
Succession:
Soil Range:
Salt Tol.:
Allelopath:
Avg Height:
Longevity:

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5 = Intermediate
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- = Limited to dry soils
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0 = 60'
0 = ???

TOTAL SCORE (3.0): No specific data on growth rate available in literature reviewed. Harlow & Harrar indicates tree is similar to Carya glabra which would have been 3 if not for climax specialist designation. 3 sun places right in middle of relatively slow growing carya genus.

TOTAL SCORE (5.0): Auburn Univ Web site reports intermediate shade tolerance. No age references in literature but other carya species between 200-500yr lifespan. 5 value puts in line with other carya members.

2   Fire Strength

5   Wind Strength

DEFENSE
Base Score: ??? (limited data)
Tree dimensions smaller than other carya members. Will assign lowest value in Carya group.
Final Value = 2

DEFENSE
Base Score: ??? (limited data)
Small member of carya genus which generally has very strong wood & good wind strength. Will assign highest carya group value.
Final Value = 5