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.
Additional information
| Generic | Juglans |
|---|---|
| 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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