Carya cordiformis

Bitternut Hickory, Swamp Hickory

Family: Juglandaceae Walnut


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 30' to 50' / 9.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
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 Native to North America