Black Walnut. A vigorous spreading tree with glossy dark green leaves, greenish yellow flowers followed by edible nuts contained within a round fruit. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Juglans nigra
A vigorous spreading tree with glossy dark green leaves, greenish yellow flowers followed by edible nuts contained within a round fruit.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Juglans |
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Species | nigra |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Black Walnut |
Flower Colour | green, yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30m |
Family | Juglandaceae |
Spread | 20m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | green, brown |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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