Fast growing and straighter than the common black walnut. Abundant and flavorful nuts. Attracts birds and other wildlife. Valuable as a timber tree. Botanical Name- Juglans nigra ‘Purdue’ Pronunciation- JOO-glanz NY-gruh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 40 ft Mature Height- 70 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Bloom Time- Companion Plants- Fauna Attracted- Seed-/nut-eating birds (woodpeckers, jays); wind-pollinated flowers with some insect visitation Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C40 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune dead or diseased branches in winter; water deeply when young and mulch around trunk. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and water deeply to encourage strong taproots. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Walnut husk fly, anthracnose
