Native Trees of Kentucky 33 



b. Kingnitt Hicoria laciniosa. 



The Kingnut, often called Bignut Hickory, is similar in ap- 

 pearance to Shagbark. It grows mainly in the rich bottom lands 

 that are often subject to overflow. 



Tree tall, straight and slender, with short branches. 

 Bark less scaly, branchlets stout, a yellow or orange color. 

 Leaves 7 to 9 leaflets, leaf stalk abruptly thickened at base, 

 persistent and curling back after leaf-fall in 

 autumn. 

 l : rnit nuts large, white ; kernel, sweet. 



c. Black Hickory Hicoria glabra. 



The Black Hickory, improperly called Pignut and often known 

 in the trade as "Switch Top," furnishes the bulk of Hickory cut 

 in Kentucky. 



Tree smaller than Shagbark. 



Bark smooth, becoming slightly flaked in advanced years. 



Leaves 3 to 7 leaflets, leaf stalks, slender, smooth. 



Fruit nuts, rounded both ends. 



