Water Hickory
Carya aquatica
Family: Juglandaceae
Water Hickory grows in full sun and prefers wet bottomland soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Water Hickory
Water Hickory growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet bottomland soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Hickory as 90-150 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1-2 inches. Days to maturity are listed as 10+ years.
Plant Overview
Water Hickory (Carya aquatica) is listed in the Juglandaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0491
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Hickory is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet bottomland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet bottomland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-150 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1-2 inches. The listed time to maturity is 10+ years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 90-150 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1-2 inches
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 10+ years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.