Carya aquatica

Bitter Pecan, Water Hickory

Family: Juglandaceae Walnut


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Height 50' to 90' / 15.20m to 27.40m
Spread 50' to 60' / 15.20m to 18.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive