Other common names
white walnut
Fruit Edible Trees
A deciduous, broad tree reaching a height of between 15m and 18m at maturity, with deeply furrowed grey to brown bark and oblong-shaped foliage which emerges copper-coloured, changing to bright green then yellow in autumn. Male flowers are pale green and catkin-like whilst female are red and furry, turning to green fruit in late summer from which edible walnuts can be extracted. Walnuts are produced on quite young trees - usually less than ten years old. Most walnut trees will need a pollinator of a different variety, even if self-fertile
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres