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Tree Seed - Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) From Bumbleseeds Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Tree

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Tree Seed - Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) From Bumbleseeds Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Tree

 Perennial (Long-lived tree)

Full sun to Partial shade

Full description The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a magnificent, deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America, offered by Bumbleseeds. It is renowned for its valuable timber, delicious edible nuts, and ecological benefits. This stately tree develops a broad, rounded canopy, providing excellent shade, and can reach impressive heights. The distinctive, deeply furrowed bark and pinnately compound leaves add to its ornamental appeal. Black Walnut trees produce a delicious, highly sought-after nut encased in a hard, dark shell, which provides a rich, earthy flavor for culinary uses. Beyond its nuts and wood, the tree supports local wildlife and contributes significantly to forest ecosystems.

Full Growing information from seed:

  • Seed Preparation (Stratification): Black Walnut seeds require a period of cold, moist stratification to break dormancy. This can be achieved naturally by planting in the fall, or artificially.

  • Artificial Stratification: Place seeds in a moist medium (like sand or peat moss) in a sealed bag and refrigerate (around or ) for 90-120 days.

  • Sowing Time: Sow stratified seeds in spring after the last frost, or direct sow unstratified seeds in late fall before the ground freezes.

  • Depth and Spacing: Plant seeds 2-3 inches deep. If planting multiple, space them at least 10-15 feet apart, or further for mature trees.

  • Soil Requirements: Prefers deep, fertile, well-draining loamy soils. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes excessively wet or dry conditions.

  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the first few years of growth.

  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) but can tolerate some partial shade, especially when young.

  • Care: Protect young seedlings from rodents and deer. Black Walnuts produce juglone, a chemical that can inhibit the growth of certain sensitive plants nearby; research companion planting if needed.

Stratification: Yes, cold stratification is required (90-120 days).

It has medicinal properties? Yes, traditionally, various parts of the Black Walnut tree, particularly the hulls and leaves, have been used in folk medicine for their astringent, anti-fungal, and antiparasitic properties.

Seed count: 1