Walnut (Organic Grown) - Juglans Regia - 3ltr/ 55cm

Common Walnut (Juglans regia)

Overview

The common walnut is a majestic, long-lived tree that eventually forms a broad crown and provides generous shade. As well as producing tasty nuts, it offers strong architectural presence and attractive, pinnate foliage.

Key Features

• Long-lived tree providing nuts and shade
• Attractive foliage and branching structure
• Very hardy and wind tolerant once established
• Valuable wildlife tree for larger gardens and paddocks

How to Plant

Plant in Deep, fertile, well-drained soil; avoid shallow, waterlogged ground. in a position with Full sun in an open position.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Water well during the first few years, particularly in dry summers.
• Prune only lightly and in mid-summer to avoid bleeding.
• Allow plenty of space away from buildings and smaller trees.

Size & Growth Timeline

Can reach 4–5m tall within the first 5–7 years, and much larger at full maturity over several decades.

Harvest

Nuts ripen in early to mid-autumn. Collect them from the ground as they fall, then dry and store under cover.

Perfect For…

• Large gardens, orchards and paddocks
• Long-term landscape planting
• Gardeners wanting a productive shade tree