Juglans Regia (Common Walnut)

Species	:	Juglans Regia
Common Name(s)	:	Walnut
Tree Features	:	Edible Nuts
Genus	:	Juglans
Growth Rate	:	Slow Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Medium to Large (15-20m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

Highly prized for its timber, the Common Walnut is a splendid and stately subject for parkland.

A native of South Eastern Europe, Himalaya and China, this well known tree is highly prized for its timber.

It makes a splendid and stately subject for parkland and avenue plantings, developing a broad crown at maturity and preferring full sun.

Thought to have been in cultivation in the UK since Roman times.

Slow growing and of medium to large stature, this rounded Walnut has delightfully aromatic young foliage, from which a wine can be made, followed by a good crop of delicious nuts.

Smooth barked when young, it thrives on most soils but does not favour waterlogged conditions.

Mature height: 15-20m

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