| FAMILIAR TREES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | CLEMSON EXTENSION BUL 117 |
| Mockernut
Hickory Carya tomentosa |
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Fragrant leaflets of mockernut hickory are densely hairy along the midrib. The wood is noted for its hardness, toughness, resilience, and the ability to withstand sudden shocks. It is excellent for axe and hammer handles, and is a favorite wood in the smokehouse. |
| INTRODUCTION | TERMINOLOGY | LEAF KEY | TREE LIST | EXERCISES |