How to Identify and Classify Hickory Trees
  • 1. What leaf arrangement is typical for hickory trees?
A) Whorled
B) Subopposite
C) Alternate
D) Opposite
  • 2. Hickory trees belong to what plant family?
A) Juglandaceae
B) Aceraceae
C) Fagaceae
D) Betulaceae
  • 3. What is the most distinctive feature for initial hickory identification?
A) Scale-like leaves
B) Needle-like leaves
C) Compound leaves
D) Simple leaves
  • 4. What type of fruit do hickory trees produce?
A) Berries
B) Samaras
C) Nuts
D) Acorns
  • 5. Which hickory species has shaggy bark?
A) Bitternut Hickory
B) Mockernut Hickory
C) Pignut Hickory
D) Shagbark Hickory
  • 6. What is the typical number of leaflets on a Shagbark Hickory leaf?
A) 3
B) 7-9
C) 9-11
D) 5
  • 7. Which hickory is known for its relatively smooth bark when young?
A) Shagbark Hickory
B) Shellbark Hickory
C) Pignut Hickory
D) Red Hickory
  • 8. What does 'pignut' refer to in Pignut Hickory's name?
A) Size of the nut
B) Color of the nut
C) Shape of the nut
D) Unpalatable nut
  • 9. Which hickory has buds that are a distinct sulfur-yellow color?
A) Bitternut Hickory
B) Shellbark Hickory
C) Pecan
D) Mockernut Hickory
  • 10. How many leaflets are typically found on a Bitternut Hickory leaf?
A) 9-13
B) 7-11
C) 5
D) 3
  • 11. What is a key characteristic of Mockernut Hickory's nut husk?
A) Thin husk
B) Winged husk
C) Thick husk
D) Scaly husk
  • 12. Which hickory is known for having the largest nuts?
A) Bitternut Hickory
B) Mockernut Hickory
C) Pignut Hickory
D) Shellbark Hickory
  • 13. Shellbark Hickory typically has how many leaflets?
A) 9-11
B) 7-9
C) 3
D) 5
  • 14. Which hickory is commonly cultivated for its edible nuts?
A) Shagbark Hickory
B) Bitternut Hickory
C) Pecan
D) Pignut Hickory
  • 15. Pecan leaves usually have how many leaflets?
A) 7-9
B) 5-7
C) 9-17
D) 3-5
  • 16. What is a defining characteristic of pecan bark on mature trees?
A) Deeply furrowed
B) Papery peeling
C) Smooth
D) Shaggy
  • 17. Where are hickory trees typically found?
A) Europe
B) Western North America
C) Eastern North America
D) Australia
  • 18. What is the primary use of hickory wood?
A) Fuelwood only
B) Furniture (softwoods)
C) Tool handles
D) Paper production
  • 19. What type of soil do hickories generally prefer?
A) Compacted clay
B) Poorly drained
C) Salty
D) Well-drained
  • 20. What is the shape of a Pignut Hickory nut?
A) Round
B) Square
C) Pear-shaped
D) Oblong
  • 21. How can you distinguish between Shagbark and Shellbark Hickory bark?
A) Shagbark has no peeling bark
B) Shagbark has smaller, tighter plates.
C) Shellbark has no fissures
D) Shellbark is smooth
  • 22. Bitternut Hickory nuts are known for their:
A) Sweet taste
B) Salty taste
C) Bitter taste
D) No taste
  • 23. What is the texture of a Mockernut Hickory nut's shell?
A) Soft and fleshy
B) Hard and thick
C) Thin and papery
D) Smooth and waxy
  • 24. What is the typical lifespan of a hickory tree?
A) 200-300 years
B) 10-20 years
C) 500+ years
D) 50-100 years
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used for hickory identification?
A) Nut shape
B) Flower color
C) Leaflet number
D) Bark texture
  • 26. What is the role of hickories in the ecosystem?
A) Nitrogen fixation
B) Wildlife food source
C) Primary source of lumber
D) Erosion control
  • 27. What causes the 'shag' on a Shagbark Hickory?
A) Insect damage
B) Moss growth
C) Exfoliating bark
D) Fungal infection
  • 28. What is a common pest of hickory trees?
A) Hickory Shuckworm
B) Gypsy Moth
C) Emerald Ash Borer
D) Spruce Budworm
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