Black Walnut

Juglans nigra Juglandaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region, MA to S. Ontario, South to FL and E. TX

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Cornell Class of 1901 Nut Tree Collection, Coy Glen, Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve

Source of plant

Howard Pidduck, L.H. MacDaniels

Description

Large tree reaching 50' to 75' (125' to 150') in height, often with a similar spread when grown in theopen, usually developing a full, well-formed trunk which is devoid of branches for a considerable distance(1/2 to 2/3's) from the ground. The crown is oval to rounded and somehwat open.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

food, timber

Status

L3|S5|G5