Black Walnut Juglans Nigra Northern Source Tree 3 Seeds

Common Names: Eastern Black Walnut, American Walnut Zone: 4 to 9 Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Type: Medium sized deciduous fruiting tree Family: Juglandaceae (Walnut family) Native Range: Eastern United States Height: 76 to 100 feet Spread: 76 to 100 feet Shape: Oval to rounded open crown Bloom Time: May-June Bloom Color: Yellowish-green Flower/Fruit: Sweet Edible Nut Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Yellow Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun but adapts to drier sites. Intolerant of shade. Culture: Difficult to transplant because of deep taproot. Although young trees will sometimes begin producing nuts when only 4 to 6 years old, it usually takes 20 years before a tree will produce a large crop of nuts. Uses: Large deciduous tree for large landscapes. The very bold, decorative leaves make it an excellent ornamental tree for planting in parks and large gardens. Good shade tree. Grown for its edible nuts.