Species of Walnut

Walnut Family
SpeciesSizeBasic Requirements
Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)At 20 years height is 25’ with a spread of 20’. Mature height is 50 to 75’ high and wide. Growth rate is medium at 12 to 15 inches per year.Zone (5) 6 through 8 (9), prefer full sun but tolerate light shade, moist alkaline soils are preferred
English/Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)Mature height is 40 to 60’ with a spread of 50’Zones 4 through 9, prefer full sun but tolerate light shade, moist alkaline soils are preferred
Butternut (Juglans cinerea )Mature height is 90’Zone 3 through 7, prefer full sun but tolerate light shade, moist alkaline soils are preferred

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