Shagbark Hickory (Carya Ovata) 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 ovata, commonly known as shagbark hickory, is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, recognizable by its distinctive shaggy bark that peels in long strips.