This slow growing tree has an upright spreading habit with whitish bark and forms a rounded crown. It has large divided light green leaves and the greenish pendant flowers appear in spring and are followed by edible nuts.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Juglans regia is naturally found in south-east Europe growing on well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Common Walnut is a deciduous tree that is grown in medium to large gardens as a specimen for shade and for its edible fruit. The timber is used in construction or furniture and plantations of the tree produce commercial amounts of nuts. It will establish in 3 to 5 years from a pot and is long lived. ID 1206

Juglans(YOO-glahnz) regia(RAY-gee-a)

Juglandaceae (joo-glan-DAY-see-ee)