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Persian walnut

Persian walnut

Juglans regia

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 7b

A large deciduous tree prized for its edible walnuts and attractive spreading canopy. It produces catkins in spring and bears hard-shelled nuts in fall.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

moderate

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 6a
Zone 7b
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 7b

pH Range

6
7.5
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Forest Layer Placement

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native Range

Central Asia and Iran

Function & Care

Functional Roles

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorediblewildlife benefitwindbreak

Edible Parts

nutseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
5 years
Propagation
seed, grafting

Companion Planting