{"product_id":"bitternut-hickory-carya-cordiformis-seeds","title":"Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eBitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, stately North American native tree recognized for its smooth gray bark, slender crown, and brilliant yellow fall foliage. It produces small, round nuts with a thick shell and distinctive shape, encased in a thin green husk that splits open in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eNon-GMO, hardy hardwood species\u003c\/strong\u003e grows well in moist, well-drained soils and adapts to a variety of conditions. It’s valued for its strong wood, longevity, and ecological importance—providing food and habitat for wildlife such as squirrels, deer, and birds. 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