English Walnut Tree – 20/40cm (Bare Root)
Juglans regia
£13.49
The Common Walnut – Juglans regia, is a magnificent deciduous tree, growing up to 20-30 metres tall with a broad, rounded crown. Prized for its edible nuts, beautiful wood, and ornamental value, it offers year-round interest with aromatic leaves, catkins in spring, and golden autumn colour. This versatile tree is ideal for large gardens or parks, providing shade and a harvest of delicious nuts.
- ✓ Common Walnut tree Juglans regia, grows 20-30 metres tall
- ✓ Attractive, broad crown provides excellent shade
- ✓ Aromatic leaves turn golden yellow in autumn
- ✓ Ideal specimen tree for large gardens or parks
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Common Walnut, – Juglans regia, also known as the Persian Walnut or English Walnut, is a majestic deciduous tree that commands attention in any landscape. This impressive species can grow to heights of 20-30 metres, developing a broad, rounded crown that provides excellent shade. The bark is smooth and silvery-grey when young, gradually developing deep fissures as it matures, adding to its visual appeal. Its large, compound leaves are aromatic when crushed and turn a warm golden 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 inconspicuous.
The tree’s most prized feature is its fruit – the familiar walnut. These develop inside green, fleshy husks that split open as the nut ripens. Walnuts are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making them a valuable food source for both humans and wildlife. The wood of the Walnut tree is highly sought after in furniture making for its beautiful grain and rich colour.
Walnut trees have a long history of cultivation, valued for their nuts, timber, and ornamental qualities. They make excellent specimen trees for large gardens or parks, providing interest throughout the year. It’s worth noting that Walnuts produce a chemical called juglone, which can inhibit the growth of some plants nearby, so careful planning is needed when deciding where to plant.
Plant your Common Walnut in full sun and deep, well-drained soil. It prefers fertile, slightly alkaline soil but will tolerate a range of conditions. Water regularly when young, but once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant. Pruning isn’t usually necessary except to remove dead or crossing branches. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Be prepared to compete with squirrels for the nuts – they’re often quick to harvest them!
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Approx 20/40cm tall supplied bare root. Please see the images for what you receive in the Autumn/Winter season.
🇬🇧 Grown here in the UK
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
Bare Root
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Contact Dermatitis, Pollen Allergies
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
British Native
Edible
What Are Bare Root Trees?
Bare root trees are young trees sold without soil around their roots during their dormant season. This method of selling trees has been practised for centuries and offers numerous advantages for both gardeners and the environment. Typically available late Autumn to early Spring.
The Bare Root Advantage
Cost-Effective
Bare root trees are typically less expensive than their container-grown counterparts. Without the need for pots, soil, and extensive care during growth, these savings are passed on to you.
Easier to Plant
The absence of soil means bare root trees are lighter and easier to handle. This makes planting a breeze, especially when dealing with larger quantities or varieties.
Quicker Establishment
Counter-intuitively, bare root trees in some instances establish faster than container-grown trees. Their exposed root systems quickly adapt to native soil, developing a robust network that supports rapid growth.
Environmentally Friendly
Bare root trees are a green choice. They require less water during nursery care and transportation, reducing their carbon footprint. Plus, there’s no plastic pot waste!
When to Plant Bare Root Trees
The window for planting bare root trees is limited to their dormant season, typically from late autumn to early spring. This period allows the trees to establish themselves before the demands of new growth in spring.
Planting and Care Tips
- Soak roots in water for a few hours before planting
- Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the spread roots
- Plant at the same depth as the soil mark on the stem
- Backfill with native soil, firming gently
- Water well and mulch around the base
- Stake larger trees to provide support
Why Choose Bare Root Trees?
- Value for Money: Get more trees for your budget
- Wider Selection: Access to a broader range of species and varieties
- Better for Transplanting: Less shock to the tree during the planting process
- Ideal for Larger Projects: Perfect for hedgerows, orchards, or woodland creation
Environmental Impact
By choosing bare root trees, you’re making a positive impact on the environment. These trees are carbon positive, meaning they absorb more carbon dioxide than is produced in their cultivation and transportation. As they grow, they continue to sequester carbon, improve air quality, and provide habitats for wildlife.
Embrace the bare root revolution and watch your garden flourish with these dormant dynamos. Plant a legacy that will grow for generations to come!
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.
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.
| 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.
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