About

An upright, relatively vigorous cultivar. It is self-fertile, starts to crop when still young, and produces a heavy crop of nuts that are particularly good for pickling.

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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6

Plant details

Plant typeTrees, Fruit Edible
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage

Care notes

CultivationGrow as a specimen tree in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. For further information see Walnut cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 from late summer to 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