Species Juglans nigra

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Common Names: American Black Walnut, American Walnut, Black Walnut, Eastern Black Walnut

Height: 1181-1200 inches
Spread: 75-100 feet
Growth Rate: Fast, 3-4 feet per year (sources), Moderate, 0.25-0.33 inches per year (sources)

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun: ideally 8–14 hours of direct sunlight per day, Partial Sun: 4–8 hours, Partial Shade: 0–4 hours, Full Shade: not tolerated
Soil Type: Deep, well-drained soils deeper than 1 meter, typically organic-rich loams (sandy loam or silty loam) that hold adequate moisture and are fertile.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil (not wet or waterlogged); deep, rich soils that hold moisture, typically sandy loam or silty loam, are ideal.
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Cuttings, Layering, and Grafting/Budding are propagation methods; Spores and Division are not listed.

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts birds and butterflies; not noted as attracting bees, hummingbirds, or other pollinators

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024