Black Walnut
Size: 18-24”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Black Walnut tree, (Juglans nigra), is native to Michigan and most eastern states of the U.S. Its wood is highly valued commercially since it is popularly used for lumber. The nut/seeds are also sold commercially and used for baking. The tree can be tapped and its sap made into syrup. Historically, the Black Walnut tree has provided food and a blackish dye from its walnuts.
Black walnuts are eaten by squirrels. Caterpillars of luna moths, regal moths, and others eat the leaves. These caterpillars attracts many birds.
The leaves are dark green during spring and summer but turn to a bright yellow during autumn. Their leaves can get up to 2 feet long. This tree has a taproot which makes it very resilient but also hard to move once planted. Make sure to plant in a sunny and moist location to receive optimal growth results.
The tree can grow to a height of 75 feet tall. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaf: Robert H. Mohlenbrock - https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/ImageLibrary/original/juni_003_php.jpg
Plant: https://buyvatrees.com/shop/walnut-black-1-0-juglans-nigra/
Walnut: Juglans nigras - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra
Size: 18-24”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Black Walnut tree, (Juglans nigra), is native to Michigan and most eastern states of the U.S. Its wood is highly valued commercially since it is popularly used for lumber. The nut/seeds are also sold commercially and used for baking. The tree can be tapped and its sap made into syrup. Historically, the Black Walnut tree has provided food and a blackish dye from its walnuts.
Black walnuts are eaten by squirrels. Caterpillars of luna moths, regal moths, and others eat the leaves. These caterpillars attracts many birds.
The leaves are dark green during spring and summer but turn to a bright yellow during autumn. Their leaves can get up to 2 feet long. This tree has a taproot which makes it very resilient but also hard to move once planted. Make sure to plant in a sunny and moist location to receive optimal growth results.
The tree can grow to a height of 75 feet tall. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaf: Robert H. Mohlenbrock - https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/ImageLibrary/original/juni_003_php.jpg
Plant: https://buyvatrees.com/shop/walnut-black-1-0-juglans-nigra/
Walnut: Juglans nigras - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra
Size: 18-24”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Black Walnut tree, (Juglans nigra), is native to Michigan and most eastern states of the U.S. Its wood is highly valued commercially since it is popularly used for lumber. The nut/seeds are also sold commercially and used for baking. The tree can be tapped and its sap made into syrup. Historically, the Black Walnut tree has provided food and a blackish dye from its walnuts.
Black walnuts are eaten by squirrels. Caterpillars of luna moths, regal moths, and others eat the leaves. These caterpillars attracts many birds.
The leaves are dark green during spring and summer but turn to a bright yellow during autumn. Their leaves can get up to 2 feet long. This tree has a taproot which makes it very resilient but also hard to move once planted. Make sure to plant in a sunny and moist location to receive optimal growth results.
The tree can grow to a height of 75 feet tall. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaf: Robert H. Mohlenbrock - https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/ImageLibrary/original/juni_003_php.jpg
Plant: https://buyvatrees.com/shop/walnut-black-1-0-juglans-nigra/
Walnut: Juglans nigras - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra