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Black Walnut Tree Sapling 60/80cm (P9T)

Juglans nigra

£20.55

The Black Walnut – Juglans nigra, is a noble deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres tall with a broad, rounded crown. Valued for its edible nuts, exceptional timber, and ornamental qualities, it offers year-round interest with large compound leaves, catkins in spring, and yellow autumn colour. This impressive tree is ideal for large landscapes, providing shade and a bounty of nutritious nuts.

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  • ✓ Black Walnut tree Juglans nigra, grows 30-40 metres tall
  • ✓ Produces delicious, edible nuts prized for their rich flavour
  • ✓ Attractive, broad crown provides excellent shade
  • ✓ Valuable for wildlife, providing food and habitat for various species
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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£20.55
1 item
£19.11
2 - 4 items
£18.50
5 - 9 items
£17.47
10 - 24 items
£16.44
25+ items

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The Black Walnut – Juglans nigra, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America, admired for its valuable timber and edible nuts. This impressive species can grow to heights of 30-40 metres, developing a straight trunk and a broad, rounded crown that provides excellent shade. The bark is dark brown to black with deep furrows, creating an attractive, rugged appearance. Its large, compound leaves are composed of 15-23 leaflets, turning a vibrant yellow in autumn before falling. In spring, the tree produces separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The male catkins are long and pendulous, while the female flowers are small and grow in clusters.

The tree’s fruit is encased in a thick, green husk that turns black as it ripens. Inside lies the distinctive black walnut, prized for its rich, distinctive flavour. These nuts are not only delicious but also highly nutritious, making them valuable for both culinary use and wildlife. The wood of the Black Walnut is incredibly valuable, known for its strength, rich colour, and beautiful grain, making it highly sought after for furniture and gunstocks.

Black Walnut trees are known for their allelopathic properties – they produce a chemical called juglone that inhibits the growth of many plants nearby. This trait makes them challenging but interesting additions to a landscape, requiring careful planning. Despite this, they’re valuable for wildlife, providing food and habitat for various species.

Plant your Black Walnut in full sun and deep, well-drained soil. It prefers fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Water regularly when young, but once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant. Pruning isn’t usually necessary except to remove dead or damaged branches. Be aware of its large size and the effects of juglone when planning where to plant. Squirrels and other wildlife may compete for the nuts, so harvest promptly if you want to enjoy them yourself.

Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres

Time to ultimate height
More than 50 years

Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres

Approx 60/80cm tall

🇬🇧 Grown here at our nursery in the UK

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun


Pot Size

9cm (Tall)

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Colour

Green

Hardiness

-20°C to -15°C (H6)

When Mature

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Neutral


Edible Plant
Edible

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.

Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:

1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.

2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.

3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.

4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.

5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.

6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.

Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.

You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.

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Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.

Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £0.95 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Pallet Courier £90.00 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £28.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) £24.95 (Flat)
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier£90.00 (Flat)

We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.