Juglans nigra

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

Description

Black Walnut is a large deciduous tree native to Eastern North America. Known for its rich, dark wood and edible nuts, it is valued in both furniture making and as a gourmet food source. The tree produces a rounded canopy with pinnately compound leaves and distinctive ridged, dark bark.
Life Cycle
perennial
Height
50-75 feet
Sun Exposure
Partial shade to full sun
Bloom Months
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Bloom Color
Bloom Description
The tree's feature color is the rich, dark brown of its bark which is especially notable year-round, along with the green foliage during the growing season.