Juglans nigra - 1/0 15-30 CM

Description
The Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a spreading, broad, large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear from April to May. Brown, round nuts emerge from these from the end of August. Their bark is black and deeply fissured. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 30 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, sensitive to late frost, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Black, deep-textured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Black walnut has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The brown drupes have an aromatic, nutty flavour. The skin of these round drupes is rough. Ripening time from the end of August.

Use
Consumption, landscape

Root
Juglans nigra is a deep-rooting plant.