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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process daily for 4 days

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Carya aquatica var. X IllinoensisCarya aquatica

var. X Illinoensis

Hican, Leconte Hickory

In Stock: 8.449 lb (Total:8.449lb)

Germination rate is Subpar (priced accordingly)

Carya aquatica x illinoensis

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8.45 lb LA

Germination rate is Subpar (priced accordingly)

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

144

Quantity:

8.45 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833702

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process daily for 4 days

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Carya aquatica x Illinoensis (C. x lecontei), also known as Hican/Leconte Hickory, is a remarkable hybrid tree that bridges the sturdy elegance of Carya aquatica (water hickory or bitter pecan) and the nutritious bounty of Carya illinoinensis (pecan). Known colloquially as a "hican," this tree is a product of nature's artistry, blending the best attributes of its parent species into one impressive figure. Reaching majestic heights of up to 100 feet, it thrives in the rich landscapes of the American South, where the native ranges of its parent species overlap. Hican tree displays an appearance that gracefully interweaves traits from both progenitors, resulting in a distinctive, hardy profile. Its nuts, reminiscent of the hybrid Carya × lecontei, are notably rough, flattened, and adorned with a mid-brown hue—perfect for those seeking unique nut varieties. Adaptable and resilient, this hybrid is a testament to natural innovation, thriving in diverse environments from wetland forests to riversides, and bringing ecological benefits such as soil enrichment and flood water mitigation. Whether admired for its towering stature or valued for its novel nuts, Hican tree embodies both the beauty and utility of nature's hybrids.