The English Walnut tree is self pollinating and grows to a height of up to 60 feet, providing a massive swath of shade in the hot summer months. This is in fact one of the largest known food-producing trees! These large trees grow an abundance of walnuts, which is outstanding because adding walnuts to a diet has an incredible number of health benefits! Walnuts have been identified as possibly the most heart-healthy natural food in the world and are rich in specific amino acids which improve function of the heart and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Looking to avoid the cold and flu this season? Walnuts are also filled with antioxidants that help your body fight harmful viruses and infections, giving your immune system a natural boost that could make all the difference in staying disease-free! A healthy and mature Walnut tree can produce up to 350 pounds of walnuts every year! This is incredibly beneficial, as the price of walnuts has been steadily increasing over the past ten years. By planting your own Walnut tree, there’s no need to pay a premium price for these delicious and healthy treats.
What’s great about the English Walnut?
- Walnuts have been identified as possibly the most heart-healthy natural food in the world!
- The English Walnut tree grows to a height of up to 60 feet.
-Walnuts are also filled with antioxidants that help your body fight harmful viruses and infections.
- A healthy and mature Walnut tree can produce up to 350 pounds of walnuts every year!
- English Walnut trees are self-pollinating!
Cold Hardiness Zones |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Min. Temperature |
-30° F, (-35° C)
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Self-Pollinating |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Juglans regia
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Mature Height (ft.) |
50' - 60' |
Mature Width (ft.) |
20' - 30' |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Recommended Spacing (ft.) |
30' minimum |
Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 |
Fall through Spring
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Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6
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Spring |
Optimal Soil Condition
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Acidic - Neutral
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Blossom Fragrance
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Mild |
Blossom Color |
Yellow |
Fruit Color |
Green with white spots
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