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Black Walnut - JUGNIG
Juglans nigra


NEWpenetrates clay

Filtered light, fast-growth and attractive bark are benefits of this species. Abundant crops of nuts are of value to wildlife. This tree produces a toxin mostly from its roots known as Juglone. Vegetable crops and most conifers are negatively affected by this and should not be planted around.

Colour: Green Blooms: Height (cm): 3000
Sun: Full Soil: All Moisture: Medium

Other traits: Edible, Medicinal, Wildlife. The nuts are delicious fresh or roasted. This tree contains Juglone, a proven anti-septic with some reports linking it to anti-tumour activity.
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penetrates clay Penetrates Clay attracts ducks Attracts Ducks tolerates dry conditions Tolerates Dry Conditions
attracts hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds tolerates walnuts Tolerates Walnuts benefits watergardens Benefits Watergardens