Description
The walnut tree, a stunning and substantial addition to any garden, is not only valued for its beautiful appearance but also for its long-term utility. Known for its high-quality wood, which is used in furniture, veneer, musical instruments, and gunstocks, this slow-growing deciduous tree is an investment in both beauty and practicality.
Key Features:
- Large, Spreading Tree: Grows up to 35 meters tall with a wide crown, making it a striking feature in any landscape.
- Distinctive Leaves & Flowers: Large, citrus-scented leaves appear in late spring, with male catkins and small female flowers that bloom simultaneously.
- Nut Production: Produces velvety green fruits in June, which contain nutritious walnuts high in protein, omega-3 oils, and antioxidants.
- Pollination: Self-fertile but produces better crops when planted near other walnut trees to encourage cross-pollination.
- Soil & Site Preferences: Thrives in any well-drained soil and requires a full sun position.
- Hardiness & Exposure: A very hardy tree that tolerates exposure to the elements, making it adaptable to various climates.
- Shade & Allelopathy: The tree casts heavy shade and releases a substance that inhibits the growth of other plants underneath it.
- Autumn Interest: Offers stunning autumn foliage and provides year-round interest with its broad structure and late-season beauty.
- Uses: Walnuts can be eaten fresh, salted, or pickled before the shells fully set in late June.
Although not a reliable nut producer in Ireland, the walnut tree remains a gorgeous and valuable addition to any garden, with its timeless beauty and potential for high-quality wood production.
Conditions of Sale
Plants leaving our warehouse are believed to be in good condition.
When your delivery arrives please check your goods carefully and contact us with any queries within 3 days. Quickcrop does not guarantee the further growth, flowering or yield of plants once delivered due to the fact that the care and husbandry after delivery is beyond our control. Quickcrop accept no liability for any latent diseases which may be present but not detected at the time of sale.
