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Juglans nigra

Black Walnut

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Juglans nigra is a deciduous tree. Grows to about 100 ft. tall and 70 ft. wide. Leaves have 11-23 leaflets, each 2.5-5 in. long. Round 1.5 in. diameer nuts have rich flavor. It's a big, hardy shade tree for large sites.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Messy

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.