Bitternut Hickory (Carya Cordiformis) is a perennial tree in the Juglandaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carya cordiformis, commonly called bitternut hickory, is a medium to large, broadly columnar, deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America.