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Juglans nigra/Black Walnut
Compound leaves and nut in mid summer
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Scientific Name:
Juglans nigra
Common Name:
Black Walnut
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
30 - 40 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Green
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Grows in neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Makes a highly prized lumber. Produces an edible nut that is eaten by wildlife. It has compound leaves with up to 23 leaflets in each. It is a long-lived, durable tree.