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A mature English Walnut (Juglans regia) growing in a residential garden bed

In the landscape

Shade tree · Specimen · Edible

Data sources

Wikipedia, NC State Extension

English Walnut

Juglans regia · Tree

English Walnut is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 40–60 ft × 40–60 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs. It attracts squirrels and songbirds and small mammals.

USDA zones
5-9
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Mature size
40–60 ft × 40–60 ft
Attracts
Squirrels, Songbirds, Small mammals
Native to
Southeast Europe to China

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