Overview

Juglans regia 'Plovdivski' (F) is a spreading branched fruit edible in the genus Juglans, part of the Juglandaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Juglans regia 'Plovdivski' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen tree.

About

Juglans regia 'Plovdivski' is a cultivar of the Juglans genus, which comprises deciduous trees known for their compound leaves and edible nuts. This spreading branched tree thrives in full sun on fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best grown as a specimen tree. The tree is of interest during spring and summer, producing subtle flowers in catkins followed by nuts.

About the genus

Walnut trees are any species of tree in the plant genus Juglans, the type genus of the family Juglandaceae, the seeds of which are referred to as walnuts. All species are deciduous trees, 10–40 metres (33–131 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves 200–900 millimetres (7.9–35.4 in), with 5–25 leaflets; the shoots have chambered pith, a character shared with the wingnuts (Pterocarya), but not the hickories (Carya) in the same family.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Juglans

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Juglans regia 'Plovdivski' (F) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Fruit Edible, Trees

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Juglans regia 'Plovdivski' (F)

Propagation

Seed, grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, walnut blister mite

Disease resistance

Walnut leaf spot, walnut leaf blotch, honey fungus, coral spot

Frequently asked questions