Carya aquatica
Carya aquatica, theĀ bitter pecanĀ orĀ water hickory, is a large tree, that can grow over 30 metres (98Ā ft) tall of theĀ JuglandaceaeĀ or walnut family. In theĀ American SouthĀ it is a dominant plant species found on clay flats and backwater areas near streams and rivers. The species reproduces aggressively both by seed and sprouts from roots and from stumps of cut trees. Water hickory is a major component of wetland forests now in the south eastern US, because of the selective cutting of more desirable tree species for the lumber industry. It is considered important in cleansing drainage waters since the plants slow water flow during flooding, allowing sediments to fall out of the water column. This tree species is tolerant of wet soils but grows best on well draining soils near rivers and other water ways.
Carya was widespread during the Tertiary; fossils have been reported from the states of Colorado and Washington, and from China, Japan, Europe, and western Siberia.
Photo credit to John Lampkin
Carya aquatica, theĀ bitter pecanĀ orĀ water hickory, is a large tree, that can grow over 30 metres (98Ā ft) tall of theĀ JuglandaceaeĀ or walnut family. In theĀ American SouthĀ it is a dominant plant species found on clay flats and backwater areas near streams and rivers. The species reproduces aggressively both by seed and sprouts from roots and from stumps of cut trees. Water hickory is a major component of wetland forests now in the south eastern US, because of the selective cutting of more desirable tree species for the lumber industry. It is considered important in cleansing drainage waters since the plants slow water flow during flooding, allowing sediments to fall out of the water column. This tree species is tolerant of wet soils but grows best on well draining soils near rivers and other water ways.
Carya was widespread during the Tertiary; fossils have been reported from the states of Colorado and Washington, and from China, Japan, Europe, and western Siberia.
Photo credit to John Lampkin
Description
Carya aquatica, theĀ bitter pecanĀ orĀ water hickory, is a large tree, that can grow over 30 metres (98Ā ft) tall of theĀ JuglandaceaeĀ or walnut family. In theĀ American SouthĀ it is a dominant plant species found on clay flats and backwater areas near streams and rivers. The species reproduces aggressively both by seed and sprouts from roots and from stumps of cut trees. Water hickory is a major component of wetland forests now in the south eastern US, because of the selective cutting of more desirable tree species for the lumber industry. It is considered important in cleansing drainage waters since the plants slow water flow during flooding, allowing sediments to fall out of the water column. This tree species is tolerant of wet soils but grows best on well draining soils near rivers and other water ways.
Carya was widespread during the Tertiary; fossils have been reported from the states of Colorado and Washington, and from China, Japan, Europe, and western Siberia.
Photo credit to John Lampkin
