Black walnut (Juglans nigra)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Juglans nigra

Common English name: Black walnut

Other names: American walnut

French name: Noyer noir

Habitat

Grows on well-drained lowlands, mixed with other broadleaf trees.

 

Other notes

This species is very uncommon in Canada.

Hardiness zone(s)

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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