Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Wet
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Max Height
50' +
Price
$114.95

As its name implies, this Florida native deciduous tree grows best in wet areas such as ponds, rivers and lakes. These trees play an important role when it comes to wildlife as they purify traveling water and they also give off bitter nuts for squirrels and other wildlife to eat. It is a slow grower and once mature, their bark starts to form narrow cracks and end up looking like flakey plates.

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How to care for Water Hickory

Light. Full sun to partial shade.

Water. It needs wet to moist soil and does not tolerate long droughts. Canal banks, pond edges and swales that flood seasonally suit it.

Soil and feeding. It grows best in organic soil and may languish in nutrient-poor sand.

Size. Grows to 50 ft or more, though trees in South Florida are often smaller.

Problems to watch. Falling nuts and leaves can be messy near patios and lawns. Hickory pollen is highly allergenic.

Good to know. A deciduous Florida native found south to Palm Beach, Hendry and Lee counties. Ducks and squirrels eat the bitter nuts, and it hosts luna moth caterpillars. It does not tolerate salt.