Hickory Tree Height Shipped:1 2 Feet pagoda shaped leaves that change to Varitey:Carolina Red pagoda shaped leaves that change to shades of bronze 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․ The hickory nut tree changes with the seasons‚ for in spring it has to wake its slumbering limbs by budding forth into life‚ with blossoms and light green leaves which pollinate in the warm sunshine․ It is the season of new birth‚ of awakening‚ when with my foot I crack the outside of a hickory nut․ In summer the rich potential of the tree is realized in a thickened canopy that provides cool shade for numerous forms of life that nestle beneath the foliage․ It also provides a brilliant display in the fall when the leaves turn colors and fall to the ground‚ not only to signal the end of the season but also to welcome the next season as they aid in nourishing the earth․ In winter‚ the tree stands out against the snow and frost as its limbs point to the clear blue sky representing peace and solitude․ 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․