Juglans regia 'Kardinal' (DR1) - 30-40 CM C6 WHIP

Description
The Common walnut 'Mars' (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-yield harvest from October. Its green-yellow flowers are a beautiful sight. The Common walnut 'Mars' grows to around 20 metres high and 15 metres wide with its sprawling and picturesque habit.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * picturesque large tree * Resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common walnut 'Mars' are dark green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall.

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

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common walnut 'Mars' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common walnut 'Mars' is a sprawling, picturesque large tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 7.5 - 15 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 25 - 35 cm per year.

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 'Mars' 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 'Mars' forms green-yellow flowers from May.

Fruit
Juglans regia 'Mars' forms green-brown, oval nuts.

Use
Eating, landscape, solitary, park

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