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Hickory (Lakota)

Nut tree

Carya ovata 'Lakota'

Overview
A superior shagbark hickory selection known for producing exceptionally large, thin-shelled nuts with outstanding flavor that rivals any native nut tree. Lakota was selected from wild trees for its consistent production, easy cracking, and rich, buttery kernel quality that makes the effort of growing hickories worthwhile. This variety represents the best of America's native nut trees for the patient home orchardist.
Planting
Plant container trees in spring, grafted preferred. Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination with other hickories.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 480" apart. Germination: 30-120 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Hickory weevil, aphids, hickory bark beetle, fall webworm. Common diseases: Anthracnose, leaf spot, canker diseases (rarely serious).