Juglans regia 'Rote Donaunuss' - STDS 8-10 CM

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juglans regia 'Clone 1239'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common walnut 'Rote Donaunuss' 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 'Rote Donaunuss' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common walnut 'Rote Donaunuss' is a sprawling, picturesque large tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 12 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 40 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 'Rote Donaunuss' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 'Rote Donaunuss' forms green-yellow flowers from April.

Fruit
The nuts have an aromatic flavour. The skin of these oval drupes is leathery. Ripening time from October.

Use
Solitary, consumption

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