It is a member of the Juglandaceae family and is highly valued for its timber and edible nuts. Appearance: Black Walnut trees are large and can grow to be 70-100 feet tall with a spread of 50-75 feet.

Pure stands of black walnut trees are uncommon. Black walnut grows best on lower north- and east-facing slopes with well-drained and fertile soils. Plant seedlings to supplement natural regeneration.

But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a category all their own; nothing will grow anywhere near them! Although landscaping under black walnut trees may feel like an impossible task ...

Black walnut grows on the eastern half of the U.S. except the northern border. Black walnut prefers moist well-drained soils, especially along streams and rivers. These trees usually grow scattered in ...

English walnut trees emit juglone in much lower quantities than black walnuts, but English walnuts are often grafted onto black walnut stock and thus may produce the same amount of this plant toxin.