Black Walnut

 

Common Name	Black Walnut
Scientific Name	Juglans nigra
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	valuable wood used for fine furniture; edible nuts used for baked goods; roots, leaves, and husks of nuts produce a compound that may inhibit the growth of other plants in the under story; food source for squirrels