Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Juglans nigra
Last Review
Features
Coarse compound leaves in summer; edible nuts in round husks in early autumn; fall color can be a good yellow.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates drought, alkaline pH.
Notes
The roots of black walnut produce a chemical, juglone, that can be toxic to certain plants.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
90.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Oval to rounded with an open crown
Native Regions, Text
United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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picID
3580
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picID
3581
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3582
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
217