Juglan nigra
Black Walnut
![Juglan nigra Black Walnut from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3771.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Host plant for over 100 butterfly/moth species!
- Native species
- Tall, shade tree
- Edible nuts
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
![Attracts Pollinators](image/chars/char-141.png)
Attracts Pollinators
![Attracts Songbirds](image/chars/char-114.png)
Attracts Songbirds
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers,moist, fertile soil
Collect nuts in fall when the husk turns black and split open
Fertilize in early spring; prefers a fertilizer with double nitrogen
Height: 40-60 ft
Spread: 40-60 ft
Price Level 1: $79.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Low Maintenance
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water