Walnut trees can be great shade trees and a delicious food source. Many people love the nuts they provide in the fall, making them an exciting addition to your garden or landscape. To thrive, walnut trees need specific soil conditions. In general, walnut trees grow best in rich loamy soil that is well-drained but holds…
You may consider planting a black walnut tree for many reasons. They are attractive, provide plentiful shade, have few pest issues, produce an edible nut, and some people are even interested in the high valued lumber that can be harvested from black walnut trees. However, there are several reasons not to plant a black walnut…
If you have one of those gorgeous, large, otherworldly black walnut trees in your yard, chances are at one point or another you’ve thought about cutting it down. Believe me, you aren’t the only one! We understand, and there are a few good reasons as to why you’re thinking that way. Here are the best…
Walnut trees are well-known for their tasty fruit – the walnut! These trees are excellent ornamental trees that provide plenty of shade and will attract wildlife. If you’re thinking about planting one, you may be wondering where the best place to plant a walnut trees is? The most common walnut trees include the black walnut…
Walnut trees are rather distinctive because of their large, baseball-sized green fruit. Inside those fruits are some of the most delicious nuts: walnuts! But just how often do walnut trees produce walnuts? Walnut trees will bear fruit once per year. However, the amount will vary each year. Occasionally, walnuts will not produce any fruits during…
Black walnut trees are an excellent choice for a shade tree and are found in many landscapes and parks throughout the United States. While these trees have some positive attributes like shade, fruit for wildlife, and the possibility of wood harvesting profits, black walnuts come with a curse: juglone. Juglone is a natural toxin produced…
Today we’re talking about the differences between black walnut trees and walnut trees! Keep reading, we’ve got a list of differences between these two trees that you’ll want to know. The walnut that we usually enjoy eating today is called the English walnut from the English walnut tree. However, there is a walnut tree found…
Walnut trees, most commonly English and black walnuts in the United States, are used most often for their nut production and sometimes timber. But how many walnuts grow on a tree each year? On average, a mature walnut tree produces 50 to 80 pounds of unshelled nuts every year. Many species of walnut tree will…