Juglans nigra

• BOTANICAL NAME: Juglans nigra
• PRONUNCIATION: JU-glans NI-gra
• COMMON NAME: Black Walnut
• FAMILY: Juglandaceae
• NATIVITY: Massachusetts south to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas.
• GROWTH HABIT: Oval to rounded large tree growing 50'-75' (150') tall.
• HARDINESS: Zone 5-8
• CULTURE: Full sun in rich, moist well-drained soil. Will tolerate dry, poor soil but grows much more slowly.
• SUCCESSIONAL STATUS:  Seral
• FACULTATIVE STATUS:  Facultative Upland
• LANDSCAPE USE: Large tree good for open areas and naturalizing. Nuts attract squirrels from miles around. Wood is highly valued for cabinetry.
• FOLIAGE: Alternate, pinnately compound with 15-23 leaflets. Leaflets 2"-5" long, ovate, acuminate apex, rounded base with irregular serrations. Leaves fragrant when crushed.
• BUDS: Light-brown and pubescent. Ovate, 1/3" long, laterals smaller.
• BARK: Deeply ridged and furrowed. Dark-brown to black in color.
• FRUIT: Nut, 1 1/2" - 2" diameter. Edible.
• PROPAGATION: Seed.
• PESTS: None serious. Plants exude juglone, a chemical that deters plant growth beneath the trees.
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