Grow A Hickory Tree From Hickory Balls ?

Question

The hickory tree is next door, in North Carolina .

Answer 1

You can, but keep in mind that it will be over 40 years to see the first nuts, from seed! It is easier to start with a grafted tree.

Still, you will want to plant the nut where it will stay. It will not need much help from there.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/hickory/shagbark-hickory-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/hickory/harvesting-hickory-nuts.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/hickory/about-hickory-trees.htm