About
This 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 early to mid-autumn. This cultivar is disease resistant, self fertile and produces heavy crops of large nuts from a young age.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow as a specimen tree in any well-drained soil in full sun. For further information see Walnut cultivation
PruningPruning group 1
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