Forms a massive upright spreading tree with open habit for large areas and parks producing large hard shelled nuts in abundance.
Product Description
Juglans nigra – Black Walnut
Forms a massive upright spreading tree with an open habit for large areas and parks producing large hard-shelled nuts in abundance. Good tree for larger sites and open spaces preferring deep well-drained soils but adaptable to almost any site. Note that the roots of black walnut contain jugalone and are toxic to many plants. Native to eastern U.S..
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Organically Rich, Moist
Size: Height 50-75ft., Spread 50-60ft.
Zone: 4-9
Flower: Gold/Yellow Male(drooping hairy catkins) Female(terminal spikes)
Bloom Time: Spring
Attributes: Edible Fruit, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Native, Wet Soil Tolerant