Carya aquatica

Water Hickory

Water Hickory is found in wet, poorly-drained soils. Water Hickory withstands spring floods better than most trees because it breaks dormancy later.

Good conservation tree for wildlife
Excellent in stabilization and mitigation projects

Item

Description

On Hand
1208 # 3 RPM 0
1209 # 3CG RPM 0

More about Carya aquatica :

Native pecans, hickories and related varieties do not exhibit the vigorous top growth seen in other RPM® varieties. They do, however, develop the dense root mass and always "catch up" with larger seedlings within a few years.

Water Hickory Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

75-100 Feet

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Spread:

60-70 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4

Great Companion Plants for Carya aquatica
Eastern Cottonwood Eastern Cottonwood
Sycamore Sycamore
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Wet Soil
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Upland Birds and Game
Habit
• Deciduous
Attributes
• Erosion Control
• Midwest Native
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization