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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver | Green | Bronze | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Grey Silver | Green | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | Green | |
Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a specimen tree in any well-drained or moist but 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
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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