Juglans nigra Black Walnut

The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a majestic, long-lived specimen tree, perfectly suited to paddocks and large gardens where it has room to grow into its full grandeur. With a broad, spreading canopy and deeply furrowed dark bark, it creates impressive shade while adding strong structural beauty to the landscape. In spring, graceful olive-green catkins hang from the branches, bringing seasonal interest before developing into abundant crops of round, 5cm walnuts encased in thick green husks. By autumn, the ripe nuts naturally fall from the tree, ready to be gathered. Once hulled and properly dried, they can be stored for up to two years in a cool, dry place. Inside the hard shell is a richly flavoured kernel with a sweet, delicate walnut taste that is highly prized for snacking, baking, and savoury cooking. Black walnuts are considered one of the most premium nuts available, valued for their distinctive flavour as well as their impressive nutritional benefits.

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 15m x width 10m