Little Walnut Juglans microcarpa

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Botanical Name:

Juglans microcarpa

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Juglans

Species:

microcarpa

Common Name:

Little Walnut

Height:

10-30 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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Juglans microcarpa

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Characteristics

Oil Producing

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Should be cleaned prior to treatment or sowing.

In a Nutshell:

* Juglans microcarpa , known also as the Texas Walnut or the Little Black Walnut (literally the Jupiter's acorn with small nuts) is a large shrub or small tree (10–30 ft tall) which grows wild along streams and ravines in Texas , New Mexico , Oklahoma , and Kansas . It produces nuts with a width of 1/2—3/4 in. The pinnately compound leaves bear 7—25 untoothed to finely-toothed leaflets, each 1/4—1/2 in wide. It is found at elevations ranging from 700 ft to 6700 ft. more...

* A shrub or small tree, thick-shelled round nuts, 3/4", native to south central U.S. and northern Mexico.

* The seed is sweet and oily but it is rather small and has a thick shell. The seed is the smallest of this genus. more...

Wiki description:

Juglans microcarpa , known also as the Texas Walnut and the Little Black Walnut is a large shrub or small tree (10–30 ft tall) which grows wild along streams and ravines in Texas , New Mexico , Oklahoma , and Kansas . [ 1 ] It produces nuts with a width of 1/2—3/4 in. The pinnately compound leaves bear 7—25 untoothed to finely-toothed leaflets, each 1/4—1/2 in wide. It is found at elevations ranging from 700 ft to 6700 ft. [ 2 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Juglans microcarpa is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from Oct to December. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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