Heartnut

Description

Heartnut (Juglans ailantifolia) is a variety of Japaneese walnut that has a heart shaped nut that can crack out easliy as a whole nut. Seedlings mayhave this same nut shape or be a more standard oval Japnese walnut.

Characteristics

Pollination: Requires second seedling or cultivar.
Size: 70-100′ x 50′
Ripening Date: Early October
Years to Bear 4-7
Taste: Strong

Growing Conditions

USDA Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Spacing: 40′
Light Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Wide Range
Soil PH: 6.5-7.0