Juglans nigra

Common Name

Black Walnut

Scientific Name

Juglans nigra

Hardiness Zone

4b [-20 to -25]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

30

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

75 feet

Crown Spread

60 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Tolerates drier soils, but prefers moist soils. Open crown. Difficult to transplant. Valuable lumber tree.