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