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Juglans nigra, commonly known as 'Black Walnut,' is a valuable and stately deciduous tree prized for its fine timber and attractive appearance. This tree is native to North America and is well-known for its dark, rich wood, making it a popular choice among woodworkers. Beyond its commercial value, the 'Black Walnut' tree offers ornamental beauty with its pinnately compound leaves and rounded canopy. It's an excellent addition to landscapes where both aesthetics and utility are desired.
Common Name: Black Walnut
Mature Height (meters): 15-30 meters
Mature Width (meters): 15-30 meters
Spacing: Provide ample space for the mature canopy to develop.
Foliage: Pinnately compound leaves with pointed leaflets, green in spring and summer, turning yellow in autumn.
Flowering Period: Inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by the development of nuts in green husks.
Form/Habit: Black Walnut trees exhibit a rounded canopy with a straight trunk.
Uses: While prized for its timber, the Black Walnut tree is also suitable for landscaping, providing shade and natural beauty.
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Tolerates: Black Walnut trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun. They are known to inhibit the growth of certain plants (allelopathy) due to the release of juglone from their roots.
Drought Hardy: Yes, once established
Sun: Full sun
Maintenance: Low
Water Requirement: Regular watering during establishment; mature trees are moderately drought-tolerant.
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Description
Juglans nigra, commonly known as 'Black Walnut,' is a valuable and stately deciduous tree prized for its fine timber and attractive appearance. This tree is native to North America and is well-known for its dark, rich wood, making it a popular choice among woodworkers. Beyond its commercial value, the 'Black Walnut' tree offers ornamental beauty with its pinnately compound leaves and rounded canopy. It's an excellent addition to landscapes where both aesthetics and utility are desired.
Common Name: Black Walnut
Mature Height (meters): 15-30 meters
Mature Width (meters): 15-30 meters
Spacing: Provide ample space for the mature canopy to develop.
Foliage: Pinnately compound leaves with pointed leaflets, green in spring and summer, turning yellow in autumn.
Flowering Period: Inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by the development of nuts in green husks.
Form/Habit: Black Walnut trees exhibit a rounded canopy with a straight trunk.
Uses: While prized for its timber, the Black Walnut tree is also suitable for landscaping, providing shade and natural beauty.
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Tolerates: Black Walnut trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun. They are known to inhibit the growth of certain plants (allelopathy) due to the release of juglone from their roots.
Drought Hardy: Yes, once established
Sun: Full sun
Maintenance: Low
Water Requirement: Regular watering during establishment; mature trees are moderately drought-tolerant.
Planting your Juglans nigra 'Black Walnut'
Caring For Your Juglans nigra 'Black Walnut'
Frequently Asked Questions about Juglans nigra 'Black Walnut'
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