Juglans regia - 1/0 15-30 CM

Description
The Common walnut (Juglans regia) produces green-brown fruits. They are oval and have an aromatic flavour. Well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Its green-yellow flowers are a beautiful sight. With its sprawling and picturesque growth, the Common walnut grows to around 20 metres high and 15 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * picturesque large tree * attractive yellow autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common walnut are dark green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall. Common walnut turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, deeply fissured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common walnut has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sprawling, picturesque.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Juglans regia prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist 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 generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
Juglans regia forms green-yellow flowers from May.

Fruit
The green-brown nuts have an aromatic flavour. The skin of these oval drupes is leathery. Ripen from September.

Use
Eating, landscape, solitary, park

Root
Juglans regia is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.