Hickory Tree Height Shipped:1 2 Feet In addition to their ornamental Protect the tree against In addition to their ornamental value‚ crepe myrtle was used by Native Americans in North America․ Bark and leaves of the crepe myrtle tree were used in customary medicine‚ and infusions of the plant were used in treatment of a range of ills․ They showed the ingenuity and respect for herbal medicine for which these cultures were known‚ and the plant was adopted in many environments․ Apricot Fruit Tree (Prunus armeniaca) is native to Armenia but will be at home planted in your home orchard or garden Its features‚ importance‚ seasonal transformations‚ and ecological effects are all inspiring and reason enough to appreciate this magnificent tree․ Let us never forget that as we appreciate the verdant beauty of the hickory tree and the vital parts it plays in our ecosystem‚ we are not just gazing upon a tree but a testament to resilience and the will of nature to persevere and thrive․ The hickory tree is held in high regard and nurtured‚ for it represents an appreciation for nature's artistry‚ showing that complexity often hides behind the simplest forms․ They stand tall and slim‚ and are characterized by having deeply furrowed and ridged gray or brown bark that serves to protect the tree from wind and rain․ The leaves of the tree are compound leaves or multiple leaflets which when filled in give a full look to the tree․ The leaflets are lanceolate‚ pointed and present a green color in spring and summer․ The fall color of the tree is a full blown golden yellow‚ orange or even deep red making the tree a beautiful canvas․ Hickory nuts (within an unusually hard shuck) are an important food for many animals․ This tough tree‚ with its thick trunk and broad crown‚ adds greatly to the landscape․ Its trunk is sturdy and therefore functional‚ but also requires respect for its considerable diameter․ Often the trunk's surface is beautifully patterned․