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JUGLANS nigra
Commonly known as Black walnut, Jupiter's nuts
A fast growing tree with furrowed bark and large round fruits in pairs
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Deciduous - pinnate leaves to 60cm (24in) long consisting of 11-23 oval-oblong, glossy, dark-green leaflets.
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Height - to 30m (100ft) -
Spread - to 20m (66ft)
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Tree - vigorous, spreading tree. Male flowers are in drooping catkins to 10cm (4in) long. Edible nuts within spherical fruit to 5cm (2in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun - prefers a sheltered sunny spot. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - roots produce juglone which can inhibit growth of plants within the crown area. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, walnut blister mites,honey fungus, leaf and coral spot. -
Place of origin - eastern USA. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - aromatic leaves.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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