Forestry

Protecting Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans

Nutmeg Hickory (Carya myristicaeformis)

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Nutmeg Hickory (Native)

Owner: NLR Parks and Recreation

Address: Burns Park

County: Pulaski

Property: Public

Circumference: 80"

Crown width: 60' 

Height: 96'

Bigness Index: 191

(Bigness Index = trunk circ. + height + 25% crown width)

Location:  (34.80349,-92.32650) On the 2.2 mile Yellow Loop hiking trail, SW of covered bridge

In the case of private property, please contact the Pulaski County Forestry Division Crew to ensure viewing is permitted, and to schedule a showing.

The mission of the Forestry Division is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.