Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

An attractive, deciduous tree with large, glossy, dark green pinnate leaves. In late spring and early summer, inconspicuous flowers are produced which are followed in autumn by one of the most valuable nuts grown in Britain, walnuts. A good specimen tree for a large garden or a park.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: deep, fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to June
• Flower colour: greenish yellow male catkins and inconspicuous female flowers
• Other features: best planted in a sheltered spot so that spring frosts won't damage the emerging foliage
• Hardiness: very hardy

• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late summer to prevent bleeding. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly
• Goes well with: Crocus 'Bowles' White', Crocus tommasinianus, Galanthus nivalis, Cyclamen coum, Erythronium 'Pagoda', Erythronium japonicum, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Muscari armeniacum