Juglans nigra
Botanical Name
Juglans nigra
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 9
Height
50 to 75 feet
Width
Up to 50 to 75 feet
Flowers
Late winter or early spring. Spiky flowers often overlooked and of limited ornamental value.
Fruit
Hard rough nut with a fleshy green covering. Look like a tennis ball.
Fall Color
Yellow
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Prefers moist fertile soils though tolerates dry, high pH and clay
Planting and Care
Transplant young seedlings in spring before growth begins or nursery-grown plants early in the season.
Problems
Anthracnose, leaf spot, juglone toxicity
Did you know?
The green husks surrounding the black walnuts have been used to make stains and dye. Wear gloves when handling these to avoid stained fingers.
Black Walnut is host to Banded Hairstreak butterfly larva.