Common Name(s): | Water Hickory, Swamp Hickory, Hickory,Water |
Scientific Name: | Carya aquatica |
Family: | Juglandaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 18 m |
Flowers: | April |
Fruits: | Fall |
Description: A large tree with a narrow crown uncommon on wet soil in the southeastern U.S. Fruits have a think husk splitting to the middle. The nut is flattened with a thin shell and bitter kernel. |