Description
Latin: Juglans nigra
Zones: USDA 4–9
Other Common Names: Eastern Black Walnut, American Walnut
Mature Height: 50–75 ft tall, 50–75 ft spread
Soil/Climate: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soils; full sun; moderately drought-tolerant once established; sensitive to waterlogged or highly compacted soils
Notes: Deciduous tree known for its high-quality, dark, and valuable hardwood. Leaves are pinnately compound with 15–23 leaflets, creating a lush canopy. Produces large, round nuts encased in thick green husks that ripen in fall. Roots release juglone, a natural chemical that can inhibit growth of some nearby plants. Bark is deeply furrowed, dark brown to gray.
Wildlife: Nuts are a rich food source for squirrels, deer, turkeys, and other wildlife; dense foliage offers shelter for birds and small mammals; flowers provide pollen for bees.
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