Common Name
Black Walnut
Scientific Name
Juglans nigra
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Intolerant
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
30
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
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.