Black Walnut - Free

Juglans nigra

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Black Walnut
Family : 
Juglandaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness : 
4b
Exposition : 
Sun
Height at maturity : 
25 m
Spread at maturity : 
20 m
Spacing requirement from power lines : 
13 m
Crown shape : 
Ovoid to globular shape, ample and irregular crown.
Roots : 
Deep
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Deep, rich and cool; Medium humidity; Loamy; Neutral pH.
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
Tolerance to road salt : 
Average
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Average
Tolerance to compaction : 
Low
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Few pathological problems; few entomological problems.
Special comments : 
Hardy, This majestic tree is an uncommon species in Quebec. Its growth is slow and long, but planting it is certainly a magnificent gift to give to the generations that follow!

LEAVES

Long, composed of 13 to 23 pointed oval leaflets, irregularly toothed, aromatic when crumpled, dense foliage;
Summer : dark green, with pubescent and glandular underside;
Autumn : green.

FLOWERS

Males: catkins;
Females: with interest;
Color: greenish;
Season : spring.

FRUITS

Edible nuts: 3 to 5 cm in diameter;
Color: brown when ripe;
Season: fall;
Animal use: rodents.

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