Black Walnut

Image by epantha If you are an avid arborist or if you live in an area that was until recently populated by native black walnut trees, you may have questions about how to plant a black walnut tree. Also, what…

Image by jdt01fgo You have probably heard that black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) are not good neighbors in a garden. Their roots ooze a substance called juglone that discourages other trees from growing…

Image by epantha The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is an impressive hardwood tree grown in many home landscapes. Sometimes it is planted as a shade tree and other times for the wonderful nuts it produces.…

Image by marekuliasz Black walnuts are one of the most flavorful nuts for snacking, baking, and cooking. These hard-shelled fruits have a sweet, delicate walnut flavor and are one of the most expensive nuts…

Image by Curtis Utley, CSUE, Bugwood.org Black walnuts are tough trees (Juglans nigra) that can rise to over 100 feet (31 m.) and live hundreds of years. Every tree dies at some point though, even if only…