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