bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis)
Model Reliability: Low
| GCM SCENARIO | % Area Occ | Ave IV | Sum IV | Future/Current IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 10.2 | 4.3 | 12892 | N/A |
| RFimp | 12.8 | 2.2 | 8417 | 0.65 |
| CCSM45 | 22.8 | 1.8 | 12396 | 1.47 |
| CCSM85 | 28.9 | 1.9 | 16143 | 1.92 |
| GFDL45 | 30.3 | 2 | 18083 | 2.15 |
| GFDL85 | 36.5 | 2.1 | 23000 | 2.73 |
| HAD45 | 29.1 | 1.9 | 16536 | 1.96 |
| HAD85 | 34.1 | 1.9 | 18818 | 2.24 |
| GCM45 | 31.8 | 1.7 | 15674 | 1.86 |
| GCM85 | 38.1 | 1.7 | 19324 | 2.3 |
Regional Summary Tree Tables
Summaries for tree species are available for a variety of geographies, in both PDF and Excel format. These summaries are based on Version 4 of the Climate Change Tree Atlas
Interpretation Guide
Bitternut hickory is quite common and a widely distributed species (11.0% of area), though sparce with low IV, with its core area in the middle latitudes of the eastern US. Though its model reliability is low, it projects increases in habitat by 2100 under both 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios. Because it is highly adaptable and quite abundant and widespread now, we rate its overall capability as very good. SHIFT shows good infill.
Family: Juglandaceae
Guild: persistent, large-seeded, advance growthdependent
Functional Lifeform: medium-size to large deciduous tree
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MODFACs
What traits will impact bitternut hickory's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:
Primary Positive Traits
Drought
Primary Negative Traits
Shade tolerance