BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to South-east Europe and known for its valuable timber, Juglans regia is a large ornamental tree with dark green, aromatic leaves and edible nuts. Established trees (5 - 15 years old) produce small, inconspicuous flower in spring followed by edible nuts later in autumn which can be picked from the tree and pickled while immature or allowed to ripen into the classic walnuts. A majestic specimen tree.

Features

• Common name: Common Walnut
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Large tree with a rounded branching crown.
  • Height: 25 m (82 ft).
  • Spread: 20 m (65 ft).
• Notes: Juglans regia is a self-fertile tree.
• Supplied Size: 7.5L containers (100 - 125 cm tall)