Fruit Trees

Juglans regia / Walnut

Fruit Trees

Juglans regia / Walnut

by Arundel Arboretum on Dec 12, 2022
Juglans regia is a medium sized, round headed deciduous tree with spreading branches.  The leaves are large and oblong in shape, and appear in late spring\early summer.  The young shoots are orange-brown before turning green.  They produce an aromatic aroma when bruised.  Juglans regia produce male catkins, which can be up to 10cm long.  The fruits are green with an edible creamy white kernel.