How to Use shagbark hickory in a Sentence

shagbark hickory

noun
  • Often likened to pecans, shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) produces deliciously rich, sweet, and buttery nuts.
    Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Hickories, common in southern Michigan, can feature yellow leaves in the fall, the most common variety in the state being shagbark hickory.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Hickories, common in southern Michigan, can feature yellow leaves in the fall, the most common variety in the state being shagbark hickory.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Hickories, common in southern Michigan, can feature yellow leaves in the fall, the most common variety in the state being shagbark hickory.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Her concoctions begin with seasonal and local fruits, herbs, and trees like persimmons, mint, and—get ready—shagbark hickory, and the natural flavors mean no more cloyingly sweet cocktails.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

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