We have a plethora of bitternut hickory trees here. One rather mature tree hangs over my “meditation” garden. Though I have a few ornamental plants there, it’s mostly native plants, because that’s all that wants to grow without an obscene amount of work. They take over by mid summer.
When I get my sloped area behind it trimmed back, it’s a very pretty view of the backyard. You can almost see to the creek, and definitely can see the deer paths back there.
Most all of my gardening here is the flower and shrub kind. Too much shade for many vegetables. It’s closer to a botanical garden feel here than anything. Those hickories make for a good amount of maintenance.