Water Hickory

Carya aquatica

Size: 3 Gallon Availability

Tree
Max size: 80’ tall x 50’ wide

Very Moist, Usually Moist, Moist to Dry
Loam, Muck, Sand
Sun, Part Shade
Interesting foliage. Good tree to grow in floodplains or swamps. Edible, but bitter nuts. Consider cold leeching to remove bitterness. Can have significant nut and leaf drop in fall.

Larval host for many moths including; luna moth (Actias luna), hickory leafroller moth (Argyrotaenia juglandana), royal walnut moth (Citheronia regalis), and walnut sphinx (Amorpha juglandis).