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Carya aquatica

Water-hickory, large tree for very wet places. The size after 10 years is 5 m. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Florida, USA

Date taken : 29.12.1992

Other information on the picture : Highland Hammock State Pa

Common name : Hickory

Family : Juglandaceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : 20 meters and up
width approx : between 15 and 20 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september
leaf shape : leaves are wide longitudinal
leaf size : between 20 and 25 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop