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| Water Hickory, Bitter Pecan, Swamp Hickory, Wild Pecan, Bitter Water Hickory, Bitter Hickory, Water Pignut Carya aquatica Juglandaceae Water hickory is found in wet, poorly drained areas in east Texas. It has shaggy bark and leaves that are reminiscent of pecan's but with fewer leaflets. It breaks dormancy later in the spring than most trees, which enables it to withstand periodic spring floods. Plant Habit or Use: large tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: green, females inconspicuous, males in catkins. Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: bitter, flattened nut encased in 4-valved husk Height: to 100 ft. Width: to 70 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: high Soil Requirements: acid neutral Additional Comments:
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