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English Walnut

Scientific Name: Juglans regia

Also Known As

  • Juglans 'Carpathian'
  • Juglans 'English Carpathian'
  • Juglans regia 'Carpathian'
  • Carpathian English Walnut
  • Carpathian Walnut
  • Persian Walnut

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'
  • W: 60'

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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English Walnut plant details

English Walnut is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF English Walnut

Plant type: tree
Plant family: juglandaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 60 FT - wide, 0 - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for English Walnut

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delicious thin-shelled, mild-flavored walnuts are delightfully mild tasting and a favorite for fresh eating or baking are produced by this large, spreading, 40-60' vigorous shade tree; partially self-fertile but planting two trees always works best, trees are fast growing and bear nuts in 4-8 years. S/M
Traditional English Walnut; very flavorful; medium sized.
Hardy-source seedlings of the thin-shelled English walnut. Grow on for fruit, or use as a rootstock for improved varieties to sell in regions with bitter cold winters

Gardening facts about English Walnut plant

How to Grow English Walnut

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Juglans regia 'Manregion'

aka Juglans manregion, English Walnut

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 35'-40'

Width: 35'-50'

  • sun - mostly shade
Photo of Manregion English Walnut foliage by Forestfarm
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Scientific Name: Juglans nigra

aka Eastern Black Walnut

Plant Type

Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 100'

Width: 50'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Black Walnut foliage by Kristine Paulus
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Scientific Name: Juglans nigra 'Thomas'

aka Juglans nigra 'Thomas Black'

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 100'

Width: 70'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Thomas Black Walnut foliage by Forestfarm
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aka Juglans californica var. hindsii, California Black Walnut

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 30'-60'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Juglans hindsii fruit by The Watershed Nursery
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Scientific Name: Juglans regia 'Franquette'

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 30'-40'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Franquette English Walnut foliage by Forestfarm
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