Juglans regia 'Robert Livermore' - 80-100 CM C6 WHIP

Description
The Common walnut 'Robert Livermore' (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 'Robert Livermore' grows to a height of around 18 metres with its sprawling and picturesque habit.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juglans regia 'Red Livermore'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common walnut 'Robert Livermore' 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 'Robert Livermore' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common walnut 'Robert Livermore' is a spreading, picturesque large tree with a round crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 18 m.

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 'Robert Livermore' 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.

Fertiliser varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to bear fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators: - Juglans regia 'Chandler' - Juglans regia 'Franquette'.

Flower
Juglans regia 'Robert Livermore' forms green-yellow flowers from April.

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

Use
Eating, landscape, solitary, park

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