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Texas hickory

Carya texana, Juglandaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican HickoryCarya palmeri
Pollinator Sharing
Hercules clubZanthoxylum clava-herculis
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Whitebark RaspberryRubus leucodermis

Texas hickory, like other Carya species, can produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit raspberry growth.

Pignut HickoryCarya glabra

Hickory species exhibit root competition and mild allelopathic effects when growing in proximity

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionTimberWildlife HabitatWindbreak

Edible Parts

Nuts

Medicinal Uses

Bark For Tannins

Common Questions

What zones does Texas hickory grow in?

Texas hickory grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Texas hickory?

Good companions for Texas hickory include Mexican Hickory, Hercules club.

Design guilds with Texas hickory and see companion relationships visually.

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