Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
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Native to North America, Black walnut is the tallest of the walnuts, with the potential to reach 100 feet and a diameter of 2 to 4 feet.. Trees range in height from 70-150 feet and have a diameter of 2-4 feet. This tree is prized for its beautiful wood and the tasty nuts which are avidly harvested in the autumn. It prefers well drained soil. | |
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The compound leaves are between 1 and 2 feet long. | |
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The walnut fruit is a tasty nut, borne singly or in pairs, and enclosed in a solid, non-splitting green husk. | |
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The thick bark is dark brown in color and divided by deep fissures into rounded ridges | |
Photos: Judy Sedbrook
