Description
Size (HxW): 40-50’ x 40-50’
Growth Habit: Rounded, wide branching
Fruit Size: 1-2”
Planting Location: Cozy
Zone 3b
- Coarse bark has dark grey-black streaks
- Large, compound, green foliage
- Round fruit attracts wildlife
- Fruit ripens in October; stores for 1 year in refrigerator in an airtight container
- Native to North America
- Self-fertile; will produce more with a pollinator
- Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better
- Produces fruit within 8-10 years after planting
- Walnut timber is often used in carpentry
- One of the best trees for air purification as they absorb high amounts of carbon dioxide
- Green tassel-like flowers bloom in June
- Fast Growth Rate: 18-24”/year
- Black Walnut’s root system can be toxic to other plants; plant a minimum of 40’ away from your garden, apple trees & lilacs
- Expected lifespan: 60 years
