walnut (common)
common walnut ( syn. Juglans regia )
- 9 litre pot | regia | 0.8 - 1m tall
- £79.99
- available to order from spring
- bare root | 1.2m tall
- £29.74 £34.99
- available to order from spring
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- Position: Full sun
- Soil:Fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Slow
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Garden care: Though a relatively compact variety if left unpruned they can reach up to 6-7m tall when mature, however with regular careful pruning they can easily be maintained at around 3-4m tall. Regular pruning will also encourage bigger crops of nuts. Pruning should be undertaken between late summer and autumn to avoid excessive bleeding. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
A large, broad-crowned deciduous specimen tree for open space, with leaves with 5-7 large oblong leaflets, aromatic when bruised. Yellowish catkins give rise to green, globose fruits that in good (and long!) summers ripen into edible walnuts. The nuts do not appear until the tree is approximately 15 years old. Juglans regia has deep roots and much prefers lighter soils that the roots can penetrate.
Plant in a sunny, open position with plenty of space for its developing canopy and deep root system. When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted compost into the hole and stake firmly. Keep it well watered for the first couple of seasons and mulch in spring to help conserve moisture.
Avoid heavy pruning, as walnut dislikes hard cuts, and once established it becomes low-maintenance, thriving in most well-drained soils. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late summer to early winter to prevent bleeding.
Avoid heavy pruning, as walnut dislikes hard cuts, and once established it becomes low-maintenance, thriving in most well-drained soils. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late summer to early winter to prevent bleeding.