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Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
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:
Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.
Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.