Fruit production. Timber. Ornamental. Medicinal. The walnuts are traded to be eaten fresh, to produce oil and of course as one of the best dry fruit for a healthy diet. The wood is of a good quality and very appreciated in carpentry and cabinet-making. It has medicinal properties controlling fatty and folic acids.
M.F.R., Source identified. Spain, E-075-25 Sistema Ibérico Meridional
Deciduous 20m tall tree with a heavy whitish trunk. The leaves are oval, green and scented. The walnut is big and plump. Small green-yellowish flowers.
Prefers deep, sandy soils.
Sowing in autumn or depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April after a stratification in cold for 4-5 months before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
130 seeds per kilo.
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Foliage color | Green |
Fruit color | Brown |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Plant use | Fruit production, Medicinal, Reforestation, Shade tree, Singular, Timber, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 130 seeds per kilo |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | Deep, Sand |
Stratification | Yes |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sheltered |
Watering | Regular |