Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
Description
Juglans nigra is a deciduous tree. It grows to about 100' tall and 70' wide. Leaves have 11-23 leaflets, each 2.5"-5" long. Round 1.5" diameter nuts have rich flavor. It's a big, hardy shade tree for large sites.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.