Juglans regia 'Lara' (F)
walnut 'Lara'
A relatively compact, but still substantial, tree to 12m, with smooth, grey bark and dark green, aromatic, divided foliage. Short, greenish catkins in late spring to early summer are followed by creamy, light brown nuts within a green outer skin in early to mid-autumn. This cultivar is disease resistant, self fertile and produces heavy crops of large nuts from a young age
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Juglans are deciduous trees with pinnate leaves, and inconspicuous flowers in catkins followed by usually edible nuts
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a specimen tree in any well-drained soil in full sun. For further information see Walnut cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and walnut blister mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to walnut leaf spot, walnut leaf blotch, honey fungus and coral spot
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