Below is a list of all known varieties for Hickory Nut. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Bullnut | A large, flavorful Shellbark selection with a thin shell, though whole extraction is difficult. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Fayette | A fine Shellbark selection known for its moderately sized nut and high percentage of kernel meat. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Garnett | A Shellbark cultivar known for heavy, reliable crops of large nuts that ripen early in the season. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Grainger | A selected Shagbark cultivar known for its large size, easy cracking, and consistent, heavy bearing. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Henry | A large Shellbark cultivar known as an excellent cracker; the thicker shell makes it less susceptible to weevil damage. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Keystone | A top Shellbark selection known for its large size, thin shell, and kernels that fall out easily when cracked. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Lake Icaria | A Shagbark cultivar renowned among enthusiasts for having one of the best, most decadent flavors of all hickory nuts. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Las Vegas | A regional Shagbark selection known for its superior crackability and high quality. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Merle's Best | A high-quality Shellbark selection known for its thin shell, easy cracking, and high productivity. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Porter | A selected Shagbark cultivar known for its excellent flavor, thin shell, and high yield of kernels that crack out in halves. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Ross | A Shellbark selection known for its consistent production and great cracking quality, originating from a long-lived tree in Illinois. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Silvis 303 | A Shagbark selection noted for its high kernel percentage (around 45%), large, round size, and thin shell. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Wilcox | A medium-sized Shagbark cultivar with very good flavor that reliably cracks out in whole halves. |
| Hickory Nut (Cultivar) - Wilmoth | A Shagbark cultivar producing a large, thin-shelled nut with good tasting, light-colored kernels. |
| Hickory Nut (Hybrid) - Hican | A general term for hybrids between Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) and other hickory species; often produce nuts easier to crack than pure hickory. |
| Hickory Nut (Hybrid) - Laney's Hickory | A natural hybrid (Shagbark x Bitternut) highly prized for having the thin shell of the bitternut with the sweet kernel of the shagbark. |
| Hickory Nut (Kernel Meal) | Finely ground hickory kernel meat, a specialized product used in baking and traditional recipes. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Bitternut (Carya cordiformis) | The nut is unpalatably bitter; primarily used for pressing non-edible oil or sometimes as a smoking wood. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Mockernut (Carya tomentosa) | A common hickory with very hard, thick shells, but the kernel is notably sweet and rich in flavor. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Pignut (Carya glabra) | Nut has an astringent or bitter taste; used regionally, sometimes candied or powdered to remove bitterness. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Sand Hickory (Carya pallida) | Produces the smallest nuts, often substituted for pecans or walnuts in recipes, with a sweet flavor. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Shagbark (Carya ovata) | The most popular wild hickory; known for its sweet, thin-shelled nut and easily recognizable shaggy bark. |
| Hickory Nut (Species) - Shellbark (Carya laciniosa) | Also called Kingnut Hickory; produces the largest nuts of all Carya species, with a sweet flavor and thick shell. |
| Hickory Nut Meal (Coarse) | Coarsely ground kernel meat, used in baking or as a topping. |
| Hickory Nut Milk (Kanuchi) | A traditional Native American emulsion made by crushing the whole nut (shell and all) and boiling out the sweet, oily liquid, used in cooking. |
| Hickory Nut Oil (Pressed) | Oil pressed from the kernels, valued for its distinct, rich, nutty flavor; often used for finishing. |
| Shagbark Hickory Syrup (Bark Extract) | A non-nut product made by boiling Shagbark bark with sugar, imparting a distinct smoky, maple-like flavor. |