About
Green and yellow flowers appear in the spring and summer. A small, compact, partially self-fertile cultivar that begins cropping well when still young. Bark is silvery grey and foliage colours change throughout the seasons from shadesof dark green and purple to dark bronze and gold.
About the genus
Juglans are deciduous trees with pinnate leaves, and inconspicuous flowers in catkins followed by usually edible nuts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Fruit Edible
HabitSpreading branched, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow as a specimen tree in any fertile, well-drained in full sun, this cultivar is late into leaf so usually avoids late frosts but grows best in a sheltered spot. For further information see Walnut cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 in late summer or autumn to prevent profuse bleeding
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and walnut blister mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to walnut leaf spot, walnut leaf blotch, honey fungus and coral spot