About
A slow-growing, small deciduous tree with a round, irregular crown to around 5m in height. A better variety for smaller gardens but more appropriate as an ornamental rather than crop-bearing tree. Flowers are reddish brown in spring, followed by red fruits but these fruits are not produced in any great number. Segmented leaves emerge glossy red, turning to a more matt purple-red during the summer. Young branches emerge purple-red, turning to pale grey and furrowed, like the bark.
About the genus
Juglans are deciduous trees with pinnate leaves, and inconspicuous flowers in catkins followed by usually edible nuts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible, Trees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any deep, fertile soil. Suited to very large gardens or parks. For nut production, more than one tree is needed for cross pollination
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and walnut blister mites
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to walnut leaf spot, walnut leaf blotch, honey fungus and coral spot