Botanical Name: Juglans nigra Add
Common Name: Black Walnut  
Plant photo of: Juglans nigra
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60', 60-100'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
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  • Description

  • Notes

Juglans nigra is a deciduous tree. Grows to about 100 ft. tall and 70 ft. wide. Leaves have 11-23 leaflets, each 2.5-5 in. long. Round 1.5 in. diameer nuts have rich flavor. It's a big, hardy shade tree for large sites.