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Black Walnut

Black Walnut summer

Overview

Scientific NameJuglans nigra
Common NameBlack Walnut
FamilyJuglandaceae
Year Planted1968
Average Tree SizeLarge
Growth RateModerate
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeEastern North America
Hardiness Zone4 to 9
Season of InterestFall, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifeHickory Horndevil Larve, Banded Hearstreak Butterfly Larva, Squirrels
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Black Walnut Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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