Juglans regia 'Lara' (F)

RHS Plant Profile
walnut 'Lara'
walnut 'Lara' Frank P Matthews
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Trees

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Juglandaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Horticultural Group
Produces walnuts

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

Pruning group 1

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