Common Name
Black Walnut
Scientific Name
Juglans nigra
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Shade
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
30
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
![round](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/3_round.jpg?itok=3HMmo4OL)
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.