Hickory — Bitter

: Unlike the peeling bark of the Shagbark hickory, bitternut bark remains relatively smooth and tight, developing shallow furrows as it ages.

The Bitternut Hickory is often called the "weed tree" of the hickory family because it grows quickly and can thrive in various soil types, from moist bottomlands to dry uplands. bitter hickory

: It is the only native tree with long, scaly, sulfur-yellow winter buds . : Unlike the peeling bark of the Shagbark

There's no poisonous hickory nuts and all are safe to eat, but bitternut hickory is unpalatably bitter. - Forager | Chef Any tips for reducing bitterness in bitternut hickory nuts? bitter hickory