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