Juglans mandshurica – Manchurian walnut

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Juglans mandshurica – Manchurian walnut

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Large park tree with a round crown, up to 20 m tall and broad. The first and second year twigs are greenish-yellow and covered with glandular hairs. The mature bark is light grey-brown and grooved. The imparipinnate leaves are very big, about 45 - 60 cm. On young, fast-growing trees they can be up to 90 cm long. They consist of 11 to 19 leaf segments. These are elongated ovate, with fine, irregular serration. The leaf gives an aromatic fragrance when rubbed. The elongated elliptical fruits are grouped in large clusters of 6 to 12. Though edible, the fruits are almost never grown for consumption. Roots very deeply and much prefers easily penetrable, open soil.
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Clear stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Width
15-20m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
Young twigs greenish-yellow, soft hairs, bark light grey-brown, grooved
Leaf
imparipinnate, 45 - 60 cm, with 11 - 19 leaf segments, 7 - 18 cm, green, feathered leaf
Flowers
♀ inconspicuous flowers, ♂ green catkins 10 - 25 cm, May
Fruits
elongated elliptical nut, about 5 cm, in clusters of 6 – 12, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, limy, well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
North-eastern China, eastern Russia (Manchuria)
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green late sprout average growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Juglans mandshurica

Juglans mandshurica can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Juglans mandshurica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Juglans mandshurica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Juglans mandshurica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Juglans mandshurica blooms in may.
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